Life expectancy grows but slowdown in improvements continues

James Phillips
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British people born between 2016 and 2018 are expected to live up to 4.2 weeks longer than those born in the 2015-17 period, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

However, in data published today (25 September), the statistical body also added confirmation that the slowdown in life expectancy improvements is continuing. It recorded the improvement in life...

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