Variations in Health within UK (HHRI)

Question 1

How has life expectancy improved? (3)

Answer 1

Changing employment- many in tertiary and quaternary so fewer in physically demanding

Increasing wealth- households earn more on average, improved lifestyles eg gym, home-cooked foods)

Fewer risks to life- stricter health and safety regulations, increased vaccination programmes, improved knowledge on smoking etc

Question 2

Why do some counties have varied health and life expectancies? (3)

Answer 2

Economic decline- deindustrialization- unemployment and deprivation eg mining towns in Scotland and Wales (closed 30 years ago)

Culture- after work drinking= excessive drinking and smoking

Densely populated cities- spread of infectious diseases eg London, Manchester (tourists, business people)

Question 3

What is the average life expectancy in London?

Answer 3

Male- 80.29
Female- 84.33

Question 4

What is the average life expectancy in North West?

Answer 4

Male- 77.94
Female- 81.72

Question 5

Why is life expectancy lower in North East England?

Answer 5

Higher death rates- high smoking and alcohol consumption

Spending on fresh foods lower in N England:
More manual jobs, with lower wages

More unemployment due to deindustrialisation

Higher levels of deprivation