Research and analysis

Life expectancy: recent trends in older ages

A summary of recent trends in life expectancy among those aged 65 and over in England.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 12 February 2015
• Last updated: 12 February 2016 — See all updates

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Recent trends in life expectancy at older ages: February 2016

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: 2015661

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Recent trends in life expectancy at older ages: February 2015

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: 2014726

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Recent trends in life expectancy at older ages: supporting data

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: 2014726

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Details

This report summarises the relevant trends and provides some context for those trying to assess the significance of recent apparent changes.

The report confirms an overall upward trend in life expectancy in this age group in England since the early 1980s.

Published 12 February 2015
Last updated 12 February 2016 + show all updates

1. 12 February 2016

   Added February 2016 report.

2. 12 February 2015

   First published.