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Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Executive office of the UK Statistics Authority

The Office for National Statistics is the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK. It is responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels. It plays a leading role in national and international good practice in the production of official statistics.

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Details last updated 04-Feb-2019

Office for National Statistics (ONS) News

Women in poor UK areas live shorter, less healthy lives

Women in poor UK areas live shorter, less healthy lives

Independent - 04-Jul-2025

Future health care could improve these numbers, but big differences remain

Living to 100: A growing reality for future generations

Living to 100: A growing reality for future generations

Independent - 17-Feb-2025

New projections show rising life expectancy, with more people than ever expected to live to 100

UK life expectancy figures expose geographical inequalities

UK life expectancy figures expose geographical inequalities

Evening Standard - 26-Jan-2024

Pandemic takes toll, rural and deprived areas see biggest life expectancy drops

Young adults face undiagnosed hypertension risk

Young adults face undiagnosed hypertension risk

BBC - 28-Apr-2023

Experts encourage regular blood pressure checks for all adults to prevent long-term harm

Deaths from excessive alcohol intake surged in the UK during Covid pandemic

Deaths from excessive alcohol intake surged in the UK during Covid pandemic

BBC - 08-Dec-2022

A 27% rise in alcohol-related deaths was reported during 2019-21, with more men affected than women


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Office for National Statistics (ONS) Blog Posts

Under 44? Get ready to live forever!
09-Sep-2015

Under 44? Get ready to live forever!

A look at the latest UK life expectancy at 65 statistics - annual increase has been growing since 1960

People at Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Sarah Caul

Senior health researcher at the ONS.

Ellie Osborn

Research Statistician at Office for National Statistics.

Articles sourced from Office for National Statistics (ONS)

What are the top causes of death by age and gender?

What are the top causes of death by age and gender?

Office for National Statistics - 12-Dec-2013

Heart disease number one for men (16%) and second for women (10%).