- In 2012, the average mortality rate in the United Kingdom was 538.6 deaths per 100,000 people, figures show
- Age-Standardised Mortality Rate was highest in Blackpool (721 deaths) but lowest in Christchurch (379.6)
- Office for National Statistics says local variations are linked to income deprivation, socio-economic status and health
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People living in Blackpool, Manchester and Middlesbrough are twice as likely to die as other parts of the country, a new study revealed today.
Analysis of death rates shows how differences in income, employment and health impact on the life chances in different areas.
A new interactive map shows how mortality rates differ, and how improvements in health mean there have been large falls in some areas including Cambridgeshire, Tamworth and Camden.
In 2012, the average mortality rate in the UK was 538.6 deaths per 100,000 people. The rate was lower in England (523.9), but 567.8 in Wales, 640.1 in Scotland and 567 in Northern Ireland.
The interactive map released by the Office for National Statistics shows how mortality rates have changed across the country from 2001 to 2012
In England, the North East had the highest mortality rate with 592.9 deaths per 100,000 population, while the lowest was in the South East with 482.8 deaths.
The local authority in England with the highest Age-Standardised Mortality Rate was Blackpool (721.0 deaths per 100,000 population) while Christchurch had the lowest (379.6 deaths per 100,000 population).
Among men, the death rate in Blackpool was 879.3 per 100,000, Burnley 841.8 and Manchester 836.5. For women the death rate was highest in Middlesbrough (604.8), followed by Burnley (602.7) and Blaenau Gwent (596.9).
A new map released by the ONS also shows changes in mortality rates in the decade from 2001 to 2012. Mortality rates for men slumped by 40 per cent East Cambridgeshire, 38 per cent in both Tamworth and Camden and 37 per cent in Epsom and Ewell.
For women, Camden saw a 39 per cent fall, Uttlesford was down 35 per cent, Lichfield 33 per cent, Chiltern 32 per cent and Haringey 31 per cent.
The ONS said: ‘Substantial variation in mortality rates between different local areas reflects underlying differences in factors such as income deprivation, socio-economic status and health behaviour (for example smoking and alcohol consumption).’
Use the map to find out the death rate in your areaÂ
Slide the bar along to see how mortality rates changed across England and Wales between 2001 and 2012.
Or type in your postcode to see what the rate was in your local area. The graphics can also be used to compare death rates among men and women.Â
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GK,
Liverpool, United Kingdom,
27 minutes ago
“People living in Blackpool, Manchester and Middlesbrough are twice as likely to die as other parts of the country, a new study revealed today.†….. Even by this rag’s standards that is a pathetic statement.
Romparose,
Cambridge, United Kingdom,
45 minutes ago
Hate to break it to you DM, but death isn’t exactly something you can avoid by switching post code.
Sundance Kid,
Canterbury, United Kingdom,
59 minutes ago
So if you live in Blackpool, Manchester or Middlesbrough and you’re out of work … be an Undertaker !
Pyotr,
Moscow, Russia,
59 minutes ago
Are you more likely to die because of where you live?
The correct answer to this question is that the likelihood of you dying is the same wherever you live – 100 per cent.
Zoe,
North West,
59 minutes ago
The daily mail hates the north! Well I love it and I’ll happily die here!
Middle House forever,
Mayfield, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
Is not the birth rate quite high in those areas? Would make sense, as Nature has a way to keep a balance.
Kristof,
London, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
Notice how the people who are likely to die first are from the north? Northerners are peasants, us Southerners look down on you.
Robineff,
Hampshire,
1 hour ago
The first sentence of the piece is poor from a 12 year old. From a professional journalist, it’s abysmal.
minnigail,
Diss, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
Excuse me, but I always thought that EVERYONE dies eventually!
Do you mean that some people live forever, if they live in the right locations?
Elliott,
Cardiff,
1 hour ago
I’m going to live forever. So far so good.
N.McC.,
Birmingham, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
nicki2cat,
jersey,
7 minutes ago
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