The Independent highlights its commitment to impactful journalism covering significant issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and socio-economic disparities in health. A recent analysis shows men in the UK are living, on average, four fewer years than women, with substantial differences based on wealth. The Centre for Ageing Better notes that life expectancy varies significantly with socioeconomic status, revealing a divide wherein poorer men face an average expectancy reduction of 4.4 years. The report also indicates a stark north-south divide in average life expectancy across England, reflecting broader social inequalities.
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New analysis indicates that men across the UK are living, on average, four fewer years than women, highlighting stark disparities in life expectancy related to wealth.
Research reveals significant differences in life expectancy at birth dependent on socioeconomic status, with poorer men expecting to live nearly 4.4 years less than those in wealthier areas.
The Centre for Ageing Better's report underscores a concerning north-south divide in life expectancy across England, emphasizing socio-economic impacts on health outcomes.
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