NHS shut down more services during Covid than almost most of Europe trends now

NHS shut down more services during Covid than almost most of Europe trends now
NHS shut down more services during Covid than almost most of Europe trends now

NHS shut down more services during Covid than almost most of Europe trends now

The NHS shut down more services during the first year of the pandemic than almost every other country in Europe, a major study reveals.

Cancer-related surgery in UK fell by more than a quarter (26 per cent) in 2020 compared to 2019, potentially slashing patients’ survival chances.

It was the second-highest fall among the 30 countries analysed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), ranking only behind Romania, which saw a 29.8 per cent drop.

In contrast, Denmark experienced minimal disruption to cancer surgery as a result of Covid, with only a 0.6 per cent fall over the same period, according to the 2022 Health at a Glance report.

Cancer-related surgery in UK fell by more than a quarter (26 per cent) in 2020 compared to 2019, potentially slashing patients’ survival chances

Cancer-related surgery in UK fell by more than a quarter (26 per cent) in 2020 compared to 2019, potentially slashing patients’ survival chances 

Britain also had the highest drop-off in elective surgeries in Europe during the Covid pandemic

Britain also had the highest drop-off in elective surgeries in Europe during the Covid pandemic

More than 30 per cent of over-65s with a chronic condition had a health appointment cancelled or postponed during the first year of the pandemic in the UK, more than in Germany, Norway, Sweden, France and Switzerland

More than 30 per cent of over-65s with a chronic condition had a health appointment cancelled or postponed during the first year of the pandemic in the UK, more than in Germany, Norway, Sweden, France and Switzerland

Britain isn't boozing capital of Europe: UK ranks middle of table, OECD data shows 

Official data today showed the UK actually ranks middle of the pack for alcohol consumption, behind France and Germany

Official data today showed the UK actually ranks middle of the pack for alcohol consumption, behind France and Germany

Britain isn't the boozing capital of Europe, official data revealed today.

The UK actually ranks middle of the pack for alcohol consumption, sitting behind both France and Germany.

An Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report found Brits drank 9.7 litres of pure alcohol per adult in 2020 — 0.1 less than the EU average.

It was the equivalent of around nine pints of low-strength beer or six large glasses of wine a week.

Latvia had the highest rate with 12.1 litres per adult during the year, while France had 10.4 and Germans drank 10.6. 

The OECD and European Commission Health at a Glance: Europe 2022 report compared the total amount of pure alcohol sold to people aged 15 and over in countries across Europe.

It compared totals in 2010 to 2020, or the nearest year data is available for in each country.

After Latvia, the country drinking the most in 2020 was the Czech Republic, where people drank 11.6 litres over the year on average.

It was followed by Lithuania (11.4 litres), Austria (11.3) and Bulgaria (11.2). 

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Cancer-related hysterectomies were particularly hard hit, with the number performed falling by more than a third (36 per cent) in the UK.

This was more than any other nation and compares to an average fall of 19 per cent among 21 EU countries who provided data.

Meanwhile, knee replacements in the UK fell by 68 per cent and hip replacement by 46 per cent

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