Each week the ONS publishes death registration data which include estimates of excess deaths, the difference between how many people…
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Whether you’re a data enthusiast, a policymaker, or simply curious about how well-being is measured, the next webinar in our ‘Bringing Data to Life’ series will be your guide to understanding well-being statistics.
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ONS birth statistics are a vital part of monitoring demographic trends across England and Wales and help us plan a wealth of public services – from forecasting demand for maternity and child healthcare to planning school places, as well as understanding the unique social needs of different communities. We are always seeking to enhance the value of our outputs, and now, in collaboration with Department of Health and Social Care, we have released the inaugural quarterly births output. Here Claire Sellwood Green outlines the importance of this new dataset…
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Healthy life expectancy is an important measure to understand not just how long people are living, but how long they…
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Utilising data to better understand women’s health is a key government priority. The Women’s Health Strategy for England has outlined the existing evidence gaps and demonstrated that more research is needed. With that in mind, the ONS has carried out the first population level study of its kind to explore the characteristics of women with an endometriosis diagnosis in England. Here, Dr Isobel Ward explains the research and why it is so important.
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