People in poor areas die 7 years sooner
According to a report by the BBC, people living in England’s poorest areas have an expected lifespan that is 7 years less than those living in the richest areas. One major reason for the difference is quality and accessibility of preventative healthcare .
People in the poorest neighbourhoods will also spend a greater proportion of those shorter lives unwell.
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