Health inequality in the UK is not a new issue, but it is becoming increasingly urgent.
Across the country, where you live, work and grow up still plays a decisive role in how long and how well you live.
In the most deprived areas, people develop long-term conditions nearly a decade earlier and face significantly shorter life expectancies than those in more affluent communities. These disparities are not only unjust, but they also place sustained pressure on public services and the wider economy.
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