Report reveals areas of Dacorum where you're likely to die younger.
People living in the poorest parts of Dacorum can expect to live five years less than their wealthier neighbours, according to a new report.
Men in Highfield, Grovehilll and Bennetts End are among those whose life expectancy is 76 years, compared to their neighbours in Aldbury or Northchurch, who can expect to live to 81.
For women, the difference is four years, at 83 in the most affluent parts of the borough and 79 at the lowest end.
The inequalities in Dacorum were revealed by the Department of Health this month (July) to give a snapshot of health standards across the country.
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