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Strength in breadth

Geoff Trickey explains why it is important for decision-making teams to include people with a variety of risk dispositions
2nd December 2020
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COVID-19: UK's second wave results in over 5,000 'excess' deaths

COVID-19: UK's second wave results in over 5,000 'excess' deaths

Mortality rates in the UK have been above 2019 levels for the sixth sucessive week, with more than 5,000 'excess' deaths recorded during the country's second wave of coronavirus infections.
2nd December 2020
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UK's 'excess' death toll rises to around 64,900

UK's 'excess' death toll rises to around 64,900

There were around 64,900 more UK deaths between the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and 13 November than there were during the same period last year, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) estimates.
26th November 2020
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'Excess' deaths rise for fourth successive week

'Excess' deaths rise for fourth successive week

Mortality rates in England and Wales have been above 2019 levels for the fourth successive week, analysis by the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has found.
17th November 2020
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UK 'excess' death toll rises to around 62,100

UK 'excess' death toll rises to around 62,100

There were around 62,100 more deaths in the UK between the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the end of last month than during the same period last year, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) estimates.
10th November 2020
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'Excess deaths' return to England and Wales

'Excess deaths' return to England and Wales

Mortality rates in England and Wales have returned to higher levels than those recorded in 2019, bringing an end to four weeks of no 'excess deaths', the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has found.
3rd November 2020
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Study links 15% of COVID-19 deaths to air pollution

Study links 15% of COVID-19 deaths to air pollution

A new scientific study has linked 15% of worldwide COVID-19 deaths with long-term exposure to air pollution, with the figure rising to as high as 27% in East Asia.
28th October 2020
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Deaths in England and Wales in line with pre-pandemic trend

Deaths in England and Wales in line with pre-pandemic trend

Mortality rates in England and Wales are currently similar to those recorded in 2019, despite a recent increase in COVID-19 deaths, analysis by the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has found.
21st October 2020
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Employer health care costs to rise by 8% in 2021

Employer health care costs to rise by 8% in 2021

Employer-sponsored health care benefit costs are expected to increase by more than 8% around the globe next year, a survey of medical insurers by Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has found.
9th October 2020
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A question of compensation

Nicole Gray and Madeleine Reid examine two methods for estimating the life expectancy of those with multiple impairments
7th October 2020
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