Peter Baker

Male life expectancy remains dismal in many parts of England and Wales. In 2009-11, a baby boy born in Blackpool could expect to live for just under 74 years, according to National Statistics’ data published last week. But a boy born in the rather more affluent area of East Dorset can expect to live over nine years more while a girl born in East Dorset can look forward to another 13 years of life. Men’s health is still far worse than it could and should be. Read the rest of this entry »