UK

Question 1

There is a general North/South life expectancy divide in the UK. Who is more likely to live longer? (UK health)

Answer 1

South lives longer than the North

Question 2

Where has the highest life expectancy? (UK health)

Answer 2

Dorset (79)

Question 3

Where has the lowest life expectancy? (UK health)

Answer 3

Glasgow (69)

Question 4

What factors affect life expectancy across the UK? (UK health)

Answer 4

• Gender
• Environment
• Education
• Occupation
• Wealth
• Age

Question 5

How does gender affect health? (UK health)

Answer 5

• Women are 2x more likely to die from chronic illness

- Women live longer

Question 6

How does environment affect health? (UK health)

Answer 6

• Pollution leads to respiratory problems

Question 7

How does education affect health? (UK health)

Answer 7

• Lack of knowledge of how to stay healthy

- x2 population in the North have no qualification

Question 8

How does occupation affect health? (UK health)

Answer 8

• Manual jobs in the North

- Manual workers 3x more likely to suffer poor health

Question 9

How does wealth affect health? (UK health)

Answer 9

Strong link between household income and life expectancy

Question 10

How does age affect health? (UK health)

Answer 10

Ageing population so degenerative diseases are common