death rate

why do people now live longer in the uk

• improved medical understanding

• government initiatives- cutting down on smoking and obesity, gym culture, diet interests

why do women live longer than men

in 1800 IN SWEDEN- the life expectancy at birth was 33 for women and 31 for a man

this is possibly due to biology/lifespan

however could be due to the fact women do less demanding work and are less likely to damage their bodies (with drinking, smoking or overeating)

japan’s life expectancy

women- 86.8 (compared 83 in uk)

men- 80.5 (compared to 79 in the uk)

there is a healthier culture in japan- for example they exercise more wne have a healthier diet (an island country creates a sea food based diet)

how does class impact life expectancy

Walker- class should be closely considered as people in the poorest areas of england die 7 years earlier on average than those in rich areas

men in unskilled work or routine jobs are 3x more likely to die before they are 65 compared to those in professional/managerial roles

the national food strategy

• escape junk food cycle to protect the NHS

• reduce diet related inequalities (poor people = poor diet)

• make the best use of our land

• create a long term shift in our food culture

• e.g. breakfast clubs, trial a community eat well program/ educate poorer areas