UK faces health crisis as life expectancy declines significantly

Apr 27, 2026, 6:55 AM20

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UK faces health crisis as life expectancy declines significantly

Healthy life expectancy in the UK has experienced a decline of about two years in the past decade, leading to significant disparities based on wealth.
Poverty, poor housing, obesity, and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic are major contributing factors to this decline.
The findings should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers to treat public health as a crucial economic priority.

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