Deaths of Despair Surge in North East Compared to London: New Research Reveals Shocking Disparity
Sunderland, England – A recent study revealed a disturbing trend in the North East of England compared to London, showing that twice as many people died due to “despair” between 2019 and 2021. The research focused on deaths related to alcohol, drugs, and suicide, shedding light on the prevalence of what is known as “deaths of despair” in socially deprived communities. Health Equity North (HEN), in collaboration with the University of Manchester and the National …