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North–South Life Expectancy Divide Has Widened over the Past Decade
The gap reflects higher deprivation in northern communities, while healthy life expectancy has fallen by about 2.5 years nationwide over the past decade.
- A new King's Fund report shows the North-South life expectancy divide in England has widened over the past decade, with residents in the North East living three years less than those in London.
- Figures reveal that men in the 10% most deprived areas face a decade-long life expectancy gap compared to the 10% least deprived, while healthy life expectancy has fallen by about 2.5 years in the decade to 2022-24.
- The King's Fund concluded the Government's goal to halve regional health inequalities looks 'unrealistic,' noting that current progress falls 'well short of the bold action needed' to improve public health.
- In response, a Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said the Government is 'determined to tackle the stark inequalities' by allocating GP funding and delivering new Neighbourhood Health Centres in areas that need them most.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently opened 'No 10 North' in Manchester, aiming to decentralize power and address regional disparities to drive lasting change across Britain.
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Blackpool GazetteDeprivation and worse health blamed for widening life expectancy gap.
A new study says it is unlikely the gap in lie expectancy between the north and south will ever be equalised.
·Lancaster, United Kingdom
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