蜜芽传媒

The gap in life expectancy between rich and poor in the UK is widening. A baby born in one of the most affluent areas is now expected to live more than eight years longer than a baby born in one of the poorest places. Those figures are from the Longevity Science Panel - it monitors life expectancy trends in the UK and looks at the possible causes. A recent study singled out Blackpool as one of the poorest places, with high levels of unemployment. Jess Quayle reports on the hidden problems of this busy seaside town.

First broadcast on You & Yours, 21 February 2018.