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Life expectancy is now 77.9 years for
men and 82 years for women but in poor
areas it falls to 75.8 and 80.4 years.
The NAO says this means that from 1995-97
to 2006-08 the life expectancy gap grew by 7%
for men and 14% for women.
It is calling for more investment to help GPs
tackle problems like smoking and poor diet
in poor communities.
The NAO says the figures mean a Labour
government target to reduce the difference
in life expectancy by 10% by 2010 is unlikely
to be met.
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