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Are more women overdue for a cervical smear?
Figures from Labour on the number of women overdue for a cervical screening test made headlines today. We look into the trends. Read
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NHS infections: do 'filthy' hospitals cause 5,000 deaths a year?
The Daily Mail has claimed that one in 16 patients pick up infections due to dirty hospitals, and that these infections cause 5,000 deaths a year. We look into the available data. Read
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Do we have fewer hospital beds than most of Europe?
We take a look at the statistics behind yesterday's stories. Read
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When it comes to surveys, significance and bias are separate issues
Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read
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The 29,000 air pollution deaths that aren't quite what they seem
Full Fact Live: factchecking in brief from Full Fact and elsewhere. Read
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Is steroid use up 645% over the last 3 years?
The BBC today reported on a big increase in the number of steroid users seen by a charity. We look into what we know about the total number of users. Read
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How often do patients see their preferred GP?
Ian Austin MP yesterday claimed that 35% of patients in England are unable to see their first choice GP. We look at the figures. Read
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London Mayor's smog deaths claim comes with a health warning
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Air pollution: how many people does it kill?
Yesterday the Guardian said that air pollution is estimated to cause 29,000 early deaths per year, and that this is more than is caused by obesity or was caused by passive smoking before the smoking ban. We look into the research behind the claim. Read
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NHS reform: has it affected staff morale?
Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham today said that there has been a drop in staff morale following NHS reforms. We look into the source of the claim. Read
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