Life expectancy and mortality can be used as important measures of the overall health of County Durham’s population and as an indicator of inequality both between and  within areas. Reductions in premature mortality over time can demonstrate improvement in the health status of the population as a whole and result in increases in life expectancy. Reducing health inequalities and early deaths is one of six strategic objectives of the County Durham Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

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Life Expectancy data report: Click the report tabs to explore more data around life expectancy in County Durham. Click on the expand button in the bottom right of the box to open in full screen mode.

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