The pandemic saw a jump in the number of deaths in the UK – which in turn caused a fall in life expectancy estimates
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The pandemic saw a jump in the number of deaths in the UK – which in turn caused a fall in life expectancy estimates
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Life expectancy for females in the UK has returned to pre-pandemic levels – though males have yet to show a similar recovery, new estimates suggest.
With birth rates falling, think tank Resolution Foundation said the UK will need to rely on immigration for population growth
Metric gives fuller picture than life expectancy, which is simply how long people live, says Health Foundation
Exclusive: Health Foundation says Britain is ‘going backwards’ compared with most other rich countries
The Centre for Social Justice said more men should be encouraged to work and marry at a younger age to tackle falling fertility…
The number of people aged between 16 and 34 who are out of work due to long-term sickness increased by 76% between 2019 and 2024
Editorial: The specific health issues faced by boys and men deserve attention. But waiting lists stand in the way of improvement
