Figures published by the Department for Health about life expectancy in 2021-23 for both males and females at birth shows that the average life expectancy rate at birth for people in Bradford District is higher for females at 81.4 years than for males at 76.8 years. Females born in the most deprived areas can expect to live an average 10.4 years less than the average and for males it is 11.9 years less. The urban inner city wards of Manningham, Bradford Moor, City, Keighley Central, Tong and Bowling & Barkerend have the lowest life expectancies, whereas the outer rural wards of Bingley Rural, Worth Valley, Ilkley and Wharfedale have the highest life expectancies.
Bradford District has the highest prevalence of Diabetes in Yorkshire and the Humber region with 9.1% of people aged 17+ being treated for Diabetes. This equates to 10.1% of the population aged 17 and over and is significantly higher than the national average of 7.3%.
Mortality rates for Cardiovascular diseases in Bradford District are higher than those for England and one of the highest in the Yorkshire and Humber region with males having higher mortality rates than females.
The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) provides information about the health needs of people living in Bradford District.
The Public Health website provides information about the health and priorities for Bradford District
