Young care leavers face sharply elevated risk of death
People aged 18–24 who leave care are reported to be four times more likely to die.
By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar .
Why it matters
The disparity signals a serious wider health and social-safety risk for a vulnerable population.
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- Young people aged 18-24 are four times more likely to die after leaving care ↗aol.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
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