I received yesterday the 2007 Health Profile for Tandridge, which makes interesting reading.
The good news, and it is mostly good news, is that life expectancy is above the average for England and it is increasing. Early deaths from cancer, strokes and heart disease is lower and people tend to live healthier lifestyles than on average.
However there are still challenges. The proportion of the over 65s is greater than elsewhere, 1 in 5 adults are classed as obsese and 1 in 7 binge drink. And it is still the case that 4,100 people live in low income households. This includes 1,300 children.
Looking specifically at Oxted South, life expectancy is 81 for men, 83 for women and the number of low income households about average for the district.
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