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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harry Stedman

FOUND: Nhs substantially behind similar countries on life expectancy report - You Need To See This

PA Wire

The NHS is performing “substantially less well” than similar countries on life expectancy and other healthcare outcomes, according to a new report.

It said the UK health system’s poor performance on measures including avoidable mortality – deaths that could have been avoided with better primary care – should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.

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