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Latest life expectancy figures ‘show clear geographical divide’

Source: PA Wire

There is a “clear geographical divide” in life expectancy between local communities in the north and the south of the country, new figures show.

Areas in southern dominate the latest list for the highest life expectancy at birth, making up the entire top 10 for both males and females, while no areas in the south appear in the top 10 for

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