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31 July 2018

Are more young people taking cocaine?

Cocaine use among 16-24 year olds is at a nine year high. 6% said they had taken cocaine in the last year, higher than other European countries.

22 June 2018

Healthcheck: cancer, diabetes and mental health conditions on the rise?

The number of diagnoses of cancer (in England) and diabetes (in the UK) is rising.

21 June 2018

Millennial malaise: unhealthier than their parents?

Generational health improvements are being undermined by instability and loneliness among millennials, a report says.

10 May 2018

The Pro-sesh-ional classes: Do wealthy people drink more regularly?

Professionals and higher earners in Great Britain say they drink more regularly, if you count that as drinking weekly.

4 May 2018

What’s driving our increasing population and household numbers?

Immigration has been the largest driver of the increasing population, according to the Office for National Statistics. Life expectancy has also been steadily increasing over the last few decades.

3 May 2018

How many people have a disability?

An estimated 19% of working-age adults, and 22% of all people in the UK have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act.

23 April 2018

28% of 2-15 year olds in England estimated to be overweight or obese

An estimated 16% of children aged 2-15 in England were obese in 2016, and a further 12% were overweight.

5 April 2018

Are more people going into hospital for obesity related illnesses?

The number of obesity related hospital admissions has increased in the last four years, and obesity levels have remained roughly the same since 2010.

28 September 2017

Heartache in Hertsmere: the unhappiest place in the UK?

“Overall, how happy did you feel yesterday”, the Office for National Statistics asks people every year.

1 June 2017

Green Party Manifesto: Air pollution

Air pollution contributes to 40,000 premature deaths a year, but that doesn't necessarily mean it causes them.

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How healthy are we?

Are more young people taking cocaine?

Healthcheck: cancer, diabetes and mental health conditions on the rise?

Millennial malaise: unhealthier than their parents?

The Pro-sesh-ional classes: Do wealthy people drink more regularly?

What’s driving our increasing population and household numbers?

How many people have a disability?

28% of 2-15 year olds in England estimated to be overweight or obese

Are more people going into hospital for obesity related illnesses?

Heartache in Hertsmere: the unhappiest place in the UK?

Green Party Manifesto: Air pollution

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