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Age UK response to ONS life expectancy figures

19 October 2011

In response to ONS Life expectancy at birth and at age 65 by local areas in the United Kingdom (2004-06 to 2008-10)

Michelle Mitchell, Charity Director at Age UK, said:

“We welcome the continued improvement in life expectancy which sees more of us living longer lives than ever before. Men are now expected to live to 78.2 years compared to 77.9 from last year's figures and women see an increase from 82 to 82.3 years.

What is concerning and seems ever more widening is the gap between life expectancy for people in different areas across the UK such as Kensington and Chelsea where men live 13.5 years and women 11.8 years longer than in Glasgow City. This figure has increased by 1.0 and 1.7 respectively since 2004-06. This disparity reflects the inequalities that exist, particularly in relation to people's health, in certain areas of the country.

Life expectancy and most importantly, quality of life are dependent on a co-ordinated approach to address housing, income and healthy living. It's also vital that people in later life have choice and access to the services and products that they require and that meet their needs regardless of where they live in the UK.”



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