Chief Medical Officer latest annual report published

The report is divided into the following chapters:

• Chapter 1: life expectancy and population change
• Chapter 2: mortality and morbidity
• Chapter 3: maternal and child health
• Chapter 4: risk factors and wider determinants
• Chapter 5: screening and vaccination

The data shows substantial variation in health across the country and over time. This includes analysis by geography, socioeconomic status, gender, age and ethnicity.