State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040 (report, by Professor Matt Ashton)
The State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040 report, by Professor Matt Ashton, outlines current and projected health trends in Liverpool. It highlights that, unless changes are made, by 2040 residents will spend over a quarter of their lives in ill health, with women’s life expectancy declining and up to 38,000 more people living with major illnesses. Mental health issues, obesity, and child poverty will rise among children, and depression rates among adults will double. The report also stresses the impact of Liverpool's high deprivation levels, with 63% of residents in deprived areas and 30% of children living in poverty, which directly affects health.
The Inequalities and Health Summit: A Call for Action took place on the 29th of October, focusing on addressing the rising challenges of health inequality.
