A new report published by the Association of Public Health Observatories, showed that men in the region aged 65 years can expect to live another 17 years and women another 20 years. This is the highest life expectancy for both men and women in England.

The report, Indications of Public Health in the English Regions 9: Older People compares the health of older people across the English regions. It also highlights that over 65s in the South West have a lower than average number of admissions to hospital for Coronary Heart Disease, respiratory diseases, digestive diseases and circulatory diseases, as well as lower than average admissions for mental health and depression in older men.

Download the report (PDF) from the NHS South West website