Sharp Fall in Britain's Healthy Life Expectancy
A new poll reveals a significant decline in the number of years Britons can expect to live in good health, raising concerns about public health and lifestyle factors.
A new poll reveals a significant decline in the number of years Britons can expect to live in good health, raising concerns about public health and lifestyle factors.
Manchester United wore special (RED) shirts in their Premier League match against Brentford to raise funds for global health programmes, with match-worn shirts auctioned to fans.
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UK healthy life expectancy has fallen by over two years since 2012-14, with the Health Foundation calling for minimum alcohol pricing in England to reverse the decline.
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