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Rich v poor life expectancy gap widening in the UK

15-Feb-2018

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Boys born in prosperous neighbourhoods will live 8.4 years longer than those from a poor area.

Gap has been widening since the turn of the millennium

Not enough is being done to educate poorer people on the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.

Longevity Science Panel looked at ONS data 33,000 residential areas.

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Cass Business School

Business school in London.

Imperial College London (ICL)

Public research university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research

Longevity Science Panel (LSP)

Exploring the impact that a range of factors may have on future life expectancy in the UK.

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Life Expectancy