This really isn't surprising, as more and more we're being discouraged from visiting our GPs. Things I would have gone to see my doctor about 20 years ago I know wouldn't even think about bothering, because it's such a palava to even get an appointment. So I just hope for the best and hope it will pass. Sometimes that might mean something that could have been prevented isn't prevented.

And then of course there's diet. But let's not lose sight of the state of healthcare.

"Turning the tide requires a new approach that goes far beyond patching up the NHS to tackling the root causes of poor health,” she said"

"Ministers should force food firms to make their products healthier, introduce minimum unit pricing of alcohol in England, as Scotland has done, and tackle drug-related harm..."

Yeah... no... that's not the reason healthspans are falling. Every person is currently living in heightened stress due to the ever rising cost of living (e.g. council tax going up £480, electricity bills doubling, food bills almost tripling 2021--2026), and a job market so bad folks are opting to emigrate.

Stress kills, and prolonged stress kills far faster than you'd think.