Health in Southern and Northern England Flashcards
1
Q
What is the North-South divide?
A
South is healthier
North is unhealthier
2
Q
Life expectancy across the UK
A
Highest, North Dorset 79 years for men
Lowest, Glasgow 69 years for men
3
Q
What is morbidity like across the UK?
A
Lung cancer in Scotland is 50% higher than the rest of the UK
Lung cancer in South-West England is 40% lower than the rest of the UK
