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Inequalities in Health in the North West of England. Dr Martyn Regan Director of the North West Public Health Observatory Regional Consultant Epidemiologist, CDSC NW. Inequalities in Life Expectancy at birth Males by Local Authority 1997-99.
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Inequalities in Health in the North West of England Dr Martyn Regan Director of the North West Public Health Observatory Regional Consultant Epidemiologist, CDSC NW
Inequalities in Life Expectancy at birthMales by Local Authority 1997-99
Inequalities in Life Expectancy at birthFemales by Local Authority 1997-99
Standardised Mortality Ratio (SMR) for All Causes of Death for persons aged 0-74 years (1994-1996) Key Bottom third and significantly higher than E&W value Not in the bottom third but significantly higher than E&W value All other wards Top third and significantly lower than E&W value
Inequalities in Health in the North West Tackling inequalities in health in the North West is a key driver for improving and protecting the health of local communities. Inter-agency working and partnership is vital to success. National inequalities targets for England can only be met if the North West achieve its target.