Health outcomes have generally improved, with higher life expectancy, lower infant mortality and decreasing mortality rates from cancers, circulatory diseases and suicide, according to the latest health profile of England.
But there are significant challenges in tackling rising rates of diabetes, obesity and teenage pregnancy, and significant geographical inequalities remain across the UK.
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Considering a new report stating that child health outcomes in England are poorer than its western counterparts, NHS England should develop a Children and Young People’s Health Strategy as part of its long term plan, says Professor Russell Viner
Billions of pounds could be spent expanding artificial intelligence, telehealth and a host of new tech projects to support NHS long term plan ambitions, HSJ had been told.
Axel Heitmueller suggests the government should develop a change model to enable transformation of health services, especially in light of the move towards integrated care
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