'A clear geographical divide': The shocking life expectancy disparity between Manchester and the south
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester has one of the lowest life expectancy rates for a newborn male, according to published new data which shows men here can expect to live for just over 75 and a half years.
For females, the city has the third lowest life expectancy in the country, of 79.2 years. The statistics paint a bleak picture of a huge disparity in life expectancy between local communities in the north and the south of the country - branded a 'clear geographical divide' and a 'yawning gap' by experts.
Areas in southern England dominate the latest list for the highest life expectancy at birth, making up the entire top 10 for both males and females, while no areas in the south appear in the top 10 for the lowest life expectancy. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go. Most local areas have also seen a fall in estimated life expectancy at birth, with the reduction driven by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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