Rise in life expectancy has stalled since 2010, research shows
by Denis Campbell Health policy editor from Economics | The Guardian on (#2WQ7V)
Sir Michael Marmot, a former government adviser, highlights 'miserly' levels of spending on health and social care
A century-long rise in life expectancy has stalled since 2010 when austerity brought about deep cuts in NHS and social care spending, according to research by a former government adviser on the links between poverty and ill-health.
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