England facing 'changing health needs'
England is facing changing health demands due to an ageing population and the NHS must quickly adapt, says Public Health England. It has compiled what it calls "the most comprehensive picture" of the nation's current health and future fitness. It shows England's population is growing in size and people are living longer but not all in good health.While smoking rates may be decreasing, diabetes, obesity, dementia and mental health issues are on the rise.How fit is England?The Health Profile for England report shows average life expectancy has reached 79.6 years for men and 83.2 for women. In 2017, there were 1.35 million people aged 85 and over in England - nearly three times more than in 1971.By 2031, it could exceed two million, says Public Health Englan...