Life Expectancy Flashcards
1
Q
How does class differences affect life expectancy?
A
Working class men in unskilled jobs are nearly 3 times as likely to die before the age of 65 compared to middle-class men this is because of the conditions they work in
2
Q
How does gender differences affect the life expectancy?
A
Men are more likely to die at a young age because of employment and lifestyle
However this is no longer the case as female jobs and lifestyles are similar to men
3
Q
How does regional differences affect life expectancy?
A
Those in the north and Scotland have a lower life expectancy then those in the south
