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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

This is a life and death story for the UK so why is it being brushed under the carpet?

Britain's healthy life expectancy has dropped to 61 years, with the last 20 years typically marked by illness, representing the lowest level since 2011 and reversing a century of health progress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Guardian view on public health: if Labour is serious about reducing illness, it must focus on causes | Editorial

Dramatic increases in life expectancy are one of the defining achievements of the modern era. From 56 years for men and 60 for women in the UK a century ago, this vital measure of the quantity of life rose to 79 and 83 respectively in 2022. The trend towards increased longevity is global, although not all countries have seen gains on the same scale, and the pandemic sent it into temporary reverse.
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