life expectancy
Blackpool replaces Glasgow as area of Britain with lowest male life expectancy
Glasgow had recorded the lowest life expectancy for males in set of estimates since 2001.
Life expectancy returns to pre-pandemic levels in Northern Ireland
The average lifespan was estimated at 78.8 for men and 82.5 for women
Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests
The study suggests it would be optimistic if 15% of females and 5% of males could live to 100 years old in most countries this century.
Getting older isn’t what it used to be - Noel Doran
Life expectancy is increasing, with significant implications for all aspects of our society
Global life expectancy to increase by nearly five years by 2050 – study
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, countries where life expectancy is currently lower are expected to see the largest increase.
Seeing the same GP ‘could boost life expectancy’
Academics from the University of Leicester explored the impact of general practice on how long people live.
Increase in life expectancy in Northern Ireland stalls
After many years of an upward trajectory, life expectancy for men deceased by 0.3% in recent years.
NHS substantially behind similar countries on life expectancy – report
The King’s Fund published their report ahead of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NHS.
Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests
The findings indicate simply getting enough sleep is not good enough, and that the quality of sleep has an important role to play, researchers say.
Time for Northern Ireland to move out of its economic comfort zones
IT'S time for Stormont to stop waiting for Westminster or private investment to provide the answers to Northern Ireland’s economic challenges.