New research from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social & the Northern Head & Neck Alliance has revealed that people living in the most deprived areas are nearly 2.5 times more likely to die from head and neck cancers compared to people living in more affluent areas. ⚖️
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With this report, we are urging for stronger action to tackle the inequalities affecting this often-overlooked cancer.
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The report further shows that:
- Mortality rates for head and neck cancers are nearly 2.5 times higher in the most deprived areas
- Those from the poorest areas in England are 16% more likely to be diagnosed with advanced disease than patients from the most affluent areas
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'Hard to Swallow: The Truth about Head and Neck Cancer Inequalities’, published with the Northern Head and Neck Alliance (NHNA), reveals the disproportionate effect of head and neck cancer on poorest areas, with the North of England and Scotland facing some of the highest rates of the disease.
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People in the UK’smost socioeconomically deprived areas are more likely to die from head and neck cancer, to be diagnosed at advanced stages, and to wait longer for treatment than those in the most affluent areas, our latest report shows.
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“Why would we not want a state that helps us realise our capabilities?”
On BBC Radio 4 this week, Academic Co-Director @profkepickett.bsky.social discussed points from her new book, including this country's broken care systems and need to reframe the ‘Nanny state’.
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On February 18, our Academic Co-Director @profbambra.bsky.social gave evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry, with Professor Sir Michael Mormot. They outlined the ways Covid-19 interacted with existing health inequalities and the heightened impact on deprived areas.
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Our Directors @hannahdavies.bsky.social, @profkepickett.bsky.social, and @lukemunford.bsky.social comment on the new Healthy Life Expectancy figures from the ONS, which show a widening gap between the highest and lowest expectancies.
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“Improving healthy life expectancy for all should be a non-party political issue but to do that we need to recognise as a society that its roots lie in poverty and deprivation.” - @hannahdavies.bsky.social, Executive Director of Health Equity North
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Today, our Academic Co-Director @profbambra.bsky.social will present evidence to the government-commissioned Covid-19 Inquiry.
Her evidence will draw on her extensive research and will focus on how Covid-19 affected different communities across the UK.
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Poor heart health takes a particular toll on the lives and livelihoods of older people. Factors such as food insecurity and non-decent housing have a direct impact on cardiovascular disease and heart health. This inequity in ageing is not inevitable.
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National policy needs to tackle the root causes of poverty, which will help people to access healthy food and improve heart health.
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The North faces the highest rates of preventable cardiovascular disease, directly linked to high levels of poverty and food insecurity. As a result, cardiovascular mortality at all ages in the North is the highest in England.
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#HeartMonth aims to raise awareness of heart health and preventing disease.
Cardiovascular disease rates are high in the North. Our Ageing North and Nutrition North reports outline this unequal health burden.
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#February11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in science.
Our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign aims to spotlight women in innovation, but also inspire future generations.
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Good to see our Academic Co-Director @profkepickett.bsky.social in @theguardian.com making the case for a fairer, healthier society and challenging how we think about inequality.
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New @bmj.com analysis from @newcastleuni.bsky.social’s @drmcnamara.bsky.social explores the impact of US import tariffs on health.
Read the article, co-written with Benjamin Hawkins, here: www.bmj.com/content/392/...
📚 Thrilled to see our Academic Co‑Director @profkepickett.bsky.social's new book 'The Good Society and How We Make It' featured in @the-independent.com list of standout new books for February!
A fantastic and well‑deserved recognition of her important work👏
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Published my annual report for Gateshead last week! Shining a light on deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide - leading cause of deaths in those under 50
In a new article in @bmj.com, @healthequitynorth.bsky.social Academic Co-Directors @profkepickett.bsky.social and David Taylor-Robinson respond to the new child poverty strategy, calling on Government to place clear targets in order to tackle the child poverty crisis.
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Together, we call on Government to put Health improvement at the core of devolution. The bill needs to ensure strategic authorities have the tools they need to improve the health of the people they serve - devolution can make a difference, if done right.
Read more: www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
Health Equity North was pleased to work with the @healthfoundation.bsky.social and @clesthinkdo.bsky.social on proposed amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
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Our communities deserve access to healthy amenities and a strong commitment from Government to tackle the growing health gap between the North and South.
Read the report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
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High streets are declining, with vital community amenities such as banks, pharmacies, and public toilets being replaced by bookmakers, takeaway outlets, and vape shops - the number of which has risen by 1200% in England in the past decade. This strain is particularly acute in the North.
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A new article from @theguardian.com cites findings highlighted in our ‘Ghost Towns’ report, detailing the decline of high streets across England.
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Our latest report shows the economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health and those without educational qualifications nine times more likely to lose their job if they become ill.
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Thank you to Mayor @kimmcguinness.bsky.social l for highlighting this important piece of work and facilitating change in order to improve the lives of older people in the North East.
Read our report here: www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
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Our report highlights the inequalities of ageing in England, with older people in the North facing:
➡ Increasing rates of poverty
➡ Higher chances of leaving the labour market due to poor health
➡ High numbers of non-decent homes, negatively impacting the health of residents
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Our Ageing in the North report has been cited in a new project launched by Mayor @kimmcguinness.bsky.social, outlining funding for grassroots projects with a focus on helping older people.
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The scale of the health-related economic inactivity crisis is greater in the North of England, with workers more likely to lose their job due to ill health.
Our #HealthforWealth report sets out recommendations to address this disparity:
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