Women in poorest parts of England have same ill health at 60 as wealthiest aged 76, study finds

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A 60-year-old woman living in the most deprived parts of England has the same level of illness as a 76-year-old woman living in wealthier parts, according to a new study.

The report, carried out by the Health Foundation, found the gap was smaller for men, with a 60-year-old in the poorest areas experiencing the same amount of illnesses as a man 10 years older in the richest areas.