Figures published by the Department for Health about life expectancy in 2022-24 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 81.7 years than for males at 77 years. This compares unfavourably with the England figure of 83.3 for females and 79.5 for males. Bradford has the second lowest life expectancy at birth (after Wakefield) for females in West Yorkshire and the lowest life expectancy at birth for males in West Yorkshire.
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
