Austerity and old-age mortality in England: a longitudinal cross-local area analysis, 2007-2013

Conclusions
Rising mortality rates among pensioners aged 85 years and over were linked to reductions in spending on income support for poor pensioners and social care. Findings suggest austerity measures in England have affected vulnerable old-age adults.

Source: JRSM - March 15, 2016 Category: UK Health Authors: Loopstra, R., McKee, M., Katikireddi, S. V., Taylor-Robinson, D., Barr, B., Stuckler, D. Tags: Research Source Type: research