Rises in life expectancy 'levelling off' Rising rates of life expectancy are grinding to a halt after more than 100 years of continuous progress, according to a leading health expert.
University College London expert Sir Michael Marmot said he was "deeply concerned" by the situation, calling it "historically highly unusual".
He said it was "entirely possible" austerity was to blame and said the issue needed looking at urgently.
But the government said its policies were not responsible.
The Department of Health said ministers were providing the necessary support and funding to ensure life expectancy "continues to increase". BBC News
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University College London expert Sir Michael Marmot said he was "deeply concerned" by the situation, calling it "historically highly unusual".
He said it was "entirely possible" austerity was to blame and said the issue needed looking at urgently.
But the government said its policies were not responsible.
The Department of Health said ministers were providing the necessary support and funding to ensure life expectancy "continues to increase". BBC News
See also:
- Middle classes hit as life expectancy 'grinds to a halt' The Daily Mail
- Rise in life expectancy has stalled since 2010, research shows The Guardian
- Rise in life expectancy has stalled since Tories introduced austerity in 2010, study finds The Independent
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