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Covid death risk ‘almost four times higher’ for poorest in England

Sarah Best

12th July 2021

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An inquiry by the Health Foundation has found that people living in some of England's poorest areas are more likely to die than in the wealthiest areas.

Some of the explanations for the higher death rates include the issue that many living in poorer areas may have limited access to health services and live in poor quality housing.

This article could be used for the Health unit.

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Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.

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