life expectancy

There will be 2.5m people with cancer in the UK over the course of 2015, analysis by Macmillan Cancer Support has found.

The number of years people will live with their health in a 'not good' state has decreased for newborns and increased for over 65s, research has found.

Longevity is likely to continue to increase at a slower rate as new gains become harder to achieve, a report said.

Mistakes are commonly made when using life expectancy figures, as real lifespans are likely to be higher than quoted examples of life expectancy, the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has pointed out.

Advancements in the treatment of HIV and Aids has improved the prognosis of sufferers, driving insurers to be more inclusive in providing cover, explains Julie Hopkins.