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Elderly evacuee deaths 'high' following quake

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  • Elderly evacuee deaths 'high' following quake

    Nearly 50 of the 300 aged-care residents evacuated from Christchurch after the February earthquake have died, health board figures show.

    Researchers are investigating the "higher than normal" number of deaths of rest-home residents.

    A Canterbury District Health Board spokeswoman said the board was investigating the impact of the quakes on aged-care residents. http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/new...ee-deaths-high
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