Monday 10 November 2008

Men narrow longevity gap on women

Data from the Office for National Statistics show that life expectancy and improvements in life expectancy are strongest in parts of the country where incomes are highest.

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Hazel's comment:
Are we supposed to be surprised at these findings? If you can afford to buy good quality food and private healthcare then the chances are that, all other things being equal, you will live longer than someone who can't do those things.

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