Blackpool replaces Glasgow as area of Britain with lowest male life expectancy

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By Ian Jones, PA Media

Blackpool has replaced Glasgow as the local area in Britain with the lowest male life expectancy at birth – the first time the Scottish city has not recorded the lowest estimate since current data began.

A baby boy born in Blackpool in Lancashire between 2021 and 2023 is currently likely to live for an average of 73.1 years, while one born in Glasgow is likely to live for 73.6 years.