Healthy life expectancy for newborn girls in England has dropped by two years over a decade, reaching 61.9 years.
Healthy life expectancy for newborn girls in various parts of England has dropped by two years over a decade, falling from 63.9 to 61.9 years, according to the Office for National Statistics. This decline affects areas like Buckinghamshire, Westmorland and Furness, and Bournemouth, with figures showing fewer healthy years of life. The King's Fund warns that this trend, linked to issues like deprivation and air pollution, could impact public health and economic growth.
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