Health

Deprived Areas of England Suffer Over Twice the Risk of Early Death

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People in England's most deprived areas face a premature mortality rate 2.3 times higher than those in affluent regions.

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Unemployed men have a risk of early death 3.5 times higher than those in professional occupations.

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Regional health inequalities are most acute in the north-east, north-west, and Yorkshire and The Humber.

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Researchers urge a cross-government approach to tackle foundational health drivers like housing, education, and work.

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