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Katie Williams

Glasgow has shortest life expectancy in UK as study uncovers unwanted revelation

New data has suggested that Glasgow City has has the shortest life expectancy in the UK.

According to new research by care experts Guardian Carers - who analysed ONS data - men and women aged 40 in the city have the lowest remaining life expectancy compared to any other local areas in the UK area.

For women living in this area, the average life expectancy from the age of 40 is 39.3 years more – this is nearly ten years less than their female counterparts in Kensington and Chelsea. Male residents have an average 34.8 years more from the ages of 40.

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