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These are the 15 worst Leeds areas for life expectancy

Living a long and healthy life is what most people strive for, but there are some areas in Leeds where men and women are expected to live longer.

The typical Leeds male is expected to live to the age of 79.1, while women will live to 82.7 on average, according to the latest statistics from Data Mill North collated between 2014 and 2016. But some areas across the city fare worse than others. There are the 15 worst areas for life expectancy in Leeds, based on council ward. Images are for illustrative purposes only.

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