Likelihood of smoking four times higher in England’s most deprived areas than least deprived 14 March 2018 By Philip Leake People living in the most deprived areas of England were more than four times more likely to smoke in 2016 than those living in the least deprived areas. Posted in HealthPeople, Population and Community AnalysisHealthSmoking
How does deprivation vary by leading cause of death? 1 November 2017 By ONS Digital The more deprived areas in both England and Wales experienced a higher number of deaths from leading causes such as heart diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and lung cancer than less deprived areas, according to new analysis. Posted in HealthPeople, Population and Community AnalysisarticleCauses of deathdeathHealthLife expectancy
What affects an area’s healthy life expectancy? 28 June 2017 By Philip Leake People are living longer than ever before. Newborn boys in England in 2013 to 2015 could expect to live until 80 years old, while baby girls were likely to reach their 83rd birthday. However, these children are likely to spend at least 20% of their lives in poorer health. Boys born in 2013 to 2015 […] Posted in HealthPeople, Population and Community AnalysisHealthInteractive
How does UK healthcare spending compare internationally? 1 November 2016 By ONS Digital The UK is ranked 6th out of the seven countries that form the G7 (a group of large developed economies) for healthcare expenditure as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). ONS’s new internationally-comparable “health accounts” show that the UK’s total healthcare spending in 2014 was £179 billion, or 9.9% of GDP. Posted in HealthPeople, Population and Community G7Healthhealth accountsOECD
How do survival estimates compare for common cancers? 3 February 2016 By Rob Fry Survival estimates for nearly all cancers have improved since the early 1970s. While estimates have improved more for some cancers than others, generally there’s a more positive outlook for many cancer patients than there used to be. Posted in Health AnalysisHealthInteractive
Highest number of excess winter deaths since 1999/2000 25 November 2015 By Rob Fry Winter is approaching and many people are preparing by getting their boilers serviced, wearing warmer clothing and getting their flu jab. Posted in HealthPeople, Population and Community AnalysisHealthMortality
How has life expectancy changed over time? 9 September 2015 By ONS Digital In 1841 the average newborn girl was not expected to see her 43rd birthday. Thankfully times have changed and so have life expectancies in the 170 years since the first lifetable was constructed. Posted in People, Population and Community AnalysisHealthLife expectancyPensionsPopulation
Survival from cancer improving and more people being diagnosed 17 July 2015 By Rob Fry The number of people diagnosed with cancer in England every year has more than doubled in the past 40 years. Posted in People, Population and Community AnalysisHealth
Nearly one in five people had some form of disability in England and Wales 13 July 2015 By Rob Fry Disabilities can make it harder for people to carry out daily activities which are often taken for granted. Disability statistics help us work out how much health and social care is needed, and create policies to help lower the barriers that disabled people may face. 10 million people in England and Wales had some form […] Posted in People, Population and Community 2011 CensusAnalysisHealth
8 in 10 people have good or very good health in England and Wales 2 July 2015 By Rob Fry The 2011 Census highlighted the substantial inequalities in health by: gender, ethnicity, socio-economic position, and area. Our general health is important to our sense of wellbeing and quality of life. Posted in People, Population and Community 2011 CensusAnalysisHealth
