ONS: Life expectancy continues to improve

Helen Morrissey
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Life expectancy continues to improve according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.

According to the data, a new-born baby boy in England can expect to live to 79.5 years. This is an increase of 5.9 years over two decades. This compares to Wales where expectancy is 78.5 years ...

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