In 2024, the UK recorded its lowest death rate in history, returning to pre-pandemic levels with 989 deaths per 100,000 people. The analysis by CMI indicated a long-term trend of gradual mortality improvement, but experts raised concerns about stagnant progress and rising death rates among younger working-age individuals. Mortality advancements since 1974 have lost momentum, notably after 2011, with the pandemic causing significant spikes in deaths. Though the 2024 figures suggest improvement, comparisons to other nations reveal the UK’s life expectancy lagging, sparking debates on health prevention strategies.
This is five years of basically flat mortality improvement, it's pretty poor by historical standards," said Stuart McDonald from the CMI.
Clearly, it's very good news that our mortality rate is lower in 2024 than it was, but if you look at the broader canvas then it's not so good." says Dr Veena Raleigh.
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