People in deprived areas of England more than twice as likely to die early, study shows
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Premature death risk also varies according to employment and qualifications, shows analysis ‘laying bare the scale of inequalities’ People living in the most deprived areas of England are more than twice as likely to die prematurely than their more affluent counterparts, according to analysis. The research, conducted by the Health Foundation, took demographic data from the 2021 census to look at differences in premature mortality rates – defined as any adult who died before their 75th birthday – alongside further data on deaths from March 2021 to December 2023.
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People in deprived areas of England more than twice as likely to die early, study shows
Premature death risk also varies according to employment and qualifications, shows analysis ‘laying bare the scale of inequalities’ People living in the most deprived areas of England are more than twice as likely to die prematurely than their more affluent counterparts,...
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Degrees and Good Jobs Can’t Fully Shield Against Early Death
Health Foundation analysis found graduates in the most deprived areas had premature death rates roughly twice those in the least deprived. Press Association
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