GOV.UK
Why have increases in life expectancy slowed down in England?
Find out why improvements in mortality rates and life expectancy in England have slowed down considerably since 2011 for both men and women.
Health Improvement
Community is the cornerstone of prevention
Caroline Dinenage, Minister of State for Care at the Department of Health and Social Care, explains why we need to look not just at healthcare but to the wider community when it comes to preventing ill health.
Predictive prevention and the drive for precision public health
Digital technology can play a crucial role in bringing revolutionary changes to how people are supported to live healthier lives. Find out how predictive prevention will play a major part in this.
Matt Hancock: My vision for prevention
In this guest blog Matt Hancock MP, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, outlines his vision for prevention.
Better health for all: A new vision for prevention
PHE’s Chief Executive Duncan Selbie explains why the Secretary of State’s prevention vision is a transformative moment for public health.
What we’ve learned from the latest alcohol and drug treatment statistics
As the latest alcohol and drug treatment statistics are released, we take a look at the main issues that this year’s stats have shown us.
How local Global Burden of Disease data can help shift the focus for the NHS
Most of us want to live in good health for as long as possible; but while people are generally living longer, outcomes still vary hugely across the country as disturbing inequalities persist. PHE has been centrally involved in a new analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study, published today in The Lancet, which we explain the significance of in this blog.
Increasing physical activity in every level of society
Find out how PHE is working towards increasing physical activity in every level of society.
Getting to the heart of prevention
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the largest causes of preventable death, ill health and health inequalities in England. Find out how a greater focus on prevention could reduce up to 80% of CVD cases.
Health Profile for England: the health of England today and into the future
The first update to our Health Profile for England report sets out the most comprehensive picture of the health of the population, as well as future trends, and forecasting what the story might look like in years to come.