A postcode lottery of life and death was revealed in an official report yesterday showing that where you live is associated with how long you will survive. The Office for National Statistics said that men in Manchester had a 52% chance of reaching the age of 75, compared with 78% for men in east Dorset. In Blaenau Gwent, 67% of women will survive past 75, compared with 86% in east Dorset, the area that emerged as the winner in the longevity league for both sexes.
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Life expectancy best in South West England - The Times 30th May 2008
If you want a long life, settle in east Dorset - The Guardian 30th May 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
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