Data

Building a better understanding of UK health data

We’ve previously outlined our work with the devolved governments and health bodies to bring together the different sources of health data from across the UK – to improve their value and enhance understanding. As we publish the final piece in this phase of work, Michelle Waters summarises our findings and explores what’s next.  

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Our population is changing and so is the way we measure it

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Not only is the population changing in size and structure, the way we measure it is also changing. Mary Gregory explains what is driving population growth and the progress the Office for National Statistics is making to continually improve our population estimates so they best meet user needs.

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Exploring findings from the Winter COVID-19 Infection Study

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In November 2023 ONS and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launched the Winter COVID-19 Infection Study (Winter CIS) to gather vital data on levels of the virus in the colder months. 

James Tucker explores some of the findings and takes a deeper look at what they can tell us about ongoing symptoms and risk factors. 

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Inclusive Income: How COVID-19 affected our new measures

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Our headline measure of the size of the economy, Gross Domestic Product, is produced rapidly and relied on widely. So it’s no surprise that when the pandemic hit in 2020 we saw a focus on the rapid fall in output it revealed. But how does our understanding change if we take a wider perspective on the economy and account for the sustainability of economic activity? Here Cliodhna Taylor looks at some wider metrics that we have just published for that period.

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