Health Data and Statistics
Health statistics are used to understand risk factors for communities, track and monitor diseases, see the impact of policy changes and assess the quality and safety of health care.
Analysing Global Immunisation Expenditure
15 April 2025
Immunisation programmes are foundational to public health. Organised by health authorities, they systematically deliver vaccines to susceptible populations to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Employer Costs from Respiratory Infections
16 December 2024
Our latest research shows respiratory infections cost UK businesses £44 billion a year. Workplace vaccination programs and health-focused policies could help boost productivity, reduce costs, and address health inequities.
The Cost of Drug Shortages
16 September 2024
Across the globe, drug shortages are becoming increasingly common.
Drug shortages are on the rise – but what is their impact?
16 September 2024
In this article, we discuss the global issue of drug shortages. We summarise our research where we developed a framework for quantifying the cost of a shortage, and through three case studies provide illustrative estimates of these costs.
Drug Shortages: What are the causes, consequences and pathways to a solution?
5 September 2024
Across the globe, drug shortages are becoming increasingly common across a range of therapeutic areas. Earlier this year, OHE published a report looking at the Dynamics…
Inequalities in Dementia: Unveiling the Evidence and Forging a Path Towards Greater Understanding
26 June 2024
Our literature review suggests that there are more than 100 inequalities impacting on people living with dementia and their carers across multiple characteristics, circumstances, and in various parts of the health and care system. However, the current low availability and quality of data is a major barrier to accurately measuring these inequalities. With the expectation that 1 in 2 people will be affected by dementia during their lifetime, there is a pressing need for further research to inform future policy, research, and service interventions.
The Dynamics of Drug Shortages
9 January 2024
Drug shortages are an industry-wide problem. Numerous factors may be considered as contributing to drug shortages across the globe. In this report, we discuss the global issue of drug shortages, summarise the main reasons for shortages as presented in the literature and our quantitative analysis. Finally, we provide recommendations for policy makers.
An eye on sustainability at the Economist’s Future of Health Europe
30 October 2023
Learn more about how the topic of sustainability was tackled by a broad range of speakers and the key themes which emerged.
Grow and diversify funding for prevention to boost the nation’s health and prosperity, urges landmark report
12 October 2023
Our new report examines the promise of prevention in healthcare and provides six key recommendations that could usher in a new era of optimised prevention.