New research has revealed those aged 40 in Glasgow have the shortest life expectancy compared to their counterparts in other areas of the UK.
The study, from care experts Guardian Carers, revealed the life expectancy of the age group for each local authority in the UK. Glasgow came out lowest for both men and women, with 39.3 more years of life for men predicted and 34.8 for women.
At the top of the table was Kensington and Chelsea, with another 48.6 years predicted for women while men had an average of 45.5 years more. They were followed by Camden, then Westminster, with Richmond upon Thames coming in fourth.
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A spokesperson for Guardian Carers commented on the findings: "Women living in Kensington and Chelsea have an extra expected 9.3 years left to live compared to those in Glasgow.
“The disparities seen between areas of the UK in this analysis could highlight major problems in social, economic or health-related factors. It also shines a light on the finding that women across the UK are expected to live longer than men.
“The age of 40 marks the typical midway through an average lifetime, and it is fascinating to see how many years people can expect to live further, in each location.”
The ‘Glasgow effect’ is no new phenomenon, with several studies showing a lower life expectancy in Glasgow compared with the rest of the UK. Although lower income levels are generally attributed with the figures, sociologists have said it is not the only factor.
Other suggested factors include a high level of premature births, land contaminated with toxins, poor social housing, lack of social mobility, adverse childhood experiences and high levels of stress.
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