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Updated 9 August 2013

9 August 2013
NEP Economics of Ageing updated
The NEP report on Economics of Ageing is currently edited by Claudia Villosio. Here you will find a digest of recent academic papers on pensions, social care and the economic aspects of demography.
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26 July 2013
The Keogh Mortality Review (NHS)
The Keogh Mortality Review outcome reports. (UK Govt)
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26 July 2013
Life expectancy at birth and at age 65 for local areas
The distribution of life expectancy across England was characterised by a north-south divide, with people in local areas in the north generally living shorter lives than those in the south. (ONS)
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25 July 2013
Death rates show 'mystery rise'
There has been an unexplained rise in the number of people dying in England and Wales, according to a report. (BBC)
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12 July 2013
Eating fruit and vegetables tied to longer life
Eating fewer than five servings of fruit and vegetables each day is linked with a higher chance of dying early, according to a large study from Sweden. (Reuters)
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10 July 2013
A blood test to predict aging?
Scientists have found the chemical evidence that links birth weight to health in later life and babies may one day have a blood test that tells them when they'll start getting old. (Fox)
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4 July 2013
Smoking less 'won't prevent risk', Scots researchers find
Smokers who cut down rather than quit are unlikely to extend their lifespan, according to new research. (BBC)
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27 June 2013
Longer Lives website updated
In 2011, one in three deaths in England was under the age of 75. (Public Health England)

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