Record 3.7m workers in England will have major illness by 2040, study finds
- A record 3.7 million workers in England are predicted to have a major illness by 2040.
- Chronic pain, type 2 diabetes, anxiety, and depression are expected to increase in more deprived areas.
- The government's target to improve healthy life expectancy may be missed, with 80% of major illness increase in deprived areas.
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Health warning as 700,000 adults in England to be hit with major illness by 2040: Worst-hit areas REVEALED
An additional 700,000 adults in England are to be living with a major illness by 2040, according to a dire new forecast. Analysis by the Health Foundation suggests 23 percent more working-age adults will be diagnosed with a major illness by 2040 – up from three million in 2019 to 3.7 million.Rates of diabetes, chronic pain and anxiety are set to skyrocket, with some regions hit harder than others.The surge is expected to shock the economy as man…
Record 3.7m workers in England will have major illness by 2040, study finds
Health Foundation report also predicts people in poorest areas will be three times more likely to die by the age of 70A record 3.7 million workers in England will have a major illness by 2040, according to research.On current trends, 700,000 more working-age adults will be living with high healthcare needs or substantial risk of mortality by 2040 – up nearly 25% from 2019 levels, according to a report by the Health Foundation charity. Continue r…
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