Dr Veena Raleigh

Dr Veena Raleigh is an esteemed epidemiologist at The King's Fund, a health think tank in the UK. Her research focuses on health policy and the implications of public health trends, particularly in relation to mortality rates and life expectancy. Recently, she commented on the UK's record low death rate in 2024, highlighting that while this is positive news, the broader context of stagnation in life expectancy and health outcomes, especially in comparison to other nations, is concerning.