Build back fairer in Greater Manchester: health equity and dignified lives

Build back fairer in Greater Manchester: health equity and dignified lives The Manchester City Region had a 25 per cent higher Covid-19 death rate than England as a whole in the 13 months to March 2021. This high death rate contributed to a decline in life expectancy in the North West region, which was larger than the average in England. Life expectancy fell in 2020 by 1.6 years for men and 1.2 years for women in the North West compared 1.3 years and 0.9 years, respectively, across England. This report includes recommendations on how to reduce health inequities and build back fairer from the Covid-19 pandemic for future generations. Institute of Health Equity