00:01People are spending fewer years in good health, according to a new report from the Health
00:06Foundation. Analysis of Office for National Statistics data suggests healthy life expectancy
00:12has fallen by around two years over the past decade to just under 61 for men and women.
00:18The study links the decline to poverty, poor housing, obesity and the lasting effects of
00:23COVID. It also highlights a widening gap, with people in the wealthiest areas living
00:28around 20 more years in good health than those in the poorest. Researchers have warned that the
00:35trend is affecting many people's ability to work. It's also thought the statistics carries
00:40growing economic consequences for households.
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