Seven days in medicine: 31 Aug to 6 Sep 2022

ABSTRACT

3 Pensions Consultation begins on NHS pension changes The UK government has launched a consultation on pension changes to make it easier for retired and partially retired NHS staff to return to the workforce or continue working over winter. Since March 2020 some of the pension scheme’s rules on retiring and returning have been suspended, but these measures apply only until 31 October. E-cigarettes are becoming especially popular with young people 11% of 18-24 year olds use them, the highest rate by age group.6 Food safety Listeria is linked to ready-to-eat smoked fish The Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland, and the UK Health Security Agency are reinforcing advice to vulnerable groups such as over 65s, anyone pregnant, or people with weakened immune systems, to ensure that ready-to-eat smoked fish is thoroughly cooked before they eat it. 9 Life expectancy US sees steepest decline in a century Life expectancy in the US fell for the second year running in 2021, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.