Annual Reports
DH: Life expectancy is at the highest level ever, deaths from cancer, heart disease and stroke are falling, and infant mortality is at its lowest level ever according to the Health Profile of England 2007, published by the Department of Health. The Profile contains international comparisons and compares the health of England to that of the European Union.
Whilst the statistics show that there has been ongoing improvement in many aspects of the nation's health, the Health Profile also shows that there are some issues where progress is slow. Regional health inequalities still exist and rates of obesity, diabetes & alcohol related hospital admissions are rising.
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