This report found that in the richest areas, people enjoy nearly 20 more years in good health than people in the poorest areas. It accompanies The ‘Health Profile for England’ report which for the first time provides an overall picture of the health of England and finds people are living longer than ever – life expectancy in England has now reached 79.5 years for males and 83.1 years for females. However, much of the extra time is spent in poor health.