10 healthiest places in England – and the 10 unhealthiest

Figures show a massive life expectancy difference between the north and south of England

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Blackpool has emerged as the unhealthiest place to live in England in a new analysis of health indicators such as smoking, diet and obesity.

The Daily Mirror has come up with a ratings system that reveals how quality of life ranks in local authorities across England, by analysing data covering factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption and overweight population levels.

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