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A new report highlights a growing gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest people in England. This means people in poorer neighborhoods are dying younger than those in wealthier areas.
The study, conducted by the UCL, found that life expectancy in England has stalled or even decreased since 2010. This trend is particularly concerning for women in the poorest areas.
Researchers linked this inequality to government policies since 2010, which they say have harmed health and widened the gap between the rich and poor.
Professor Sir Michael Marmot, who led the study, describes the situation as a "dismal failure" and calls for urgent action to reduce health inequalities.
Specific areas of concern include Kensington & Chelsea (London) and Stoke-on-Trent, where the differences in life expectancy between rich and poor neighborhoods are particularly wide.
The government has stated it aims to reduce health inequalities, but experts argue more must be done to address the root causes like income, housing, and other social factors that impact health.
