Women's health in UK declines as 'healthy life expectancy' drops
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 10:10 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The 'healthy life expectancy' of women has declined more significantly than men in the UK. The Independent reports that this is a major concern for the government, and that they need to take action to address it.
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