behind the rest of the country – with a two-year gap in life expectancy between the North and the South , with people in the North 20 % more likely to die early . ₁
We also highlighted figures for regional infrastructure investment , regional growth of GVA ( a measure which captures economic activity ), and the region ’ s health outcomes which fall far below the national averages :
• The region ’ s GVA per head lags behind the UK average by £ 6,129 ₂
• Life expectancy in Yorkshire and the Humber is 1 year 10 months lower than England ’ s average ₃
• Around 22 % of Digital Health jobs in England and Wales are based in the Leeds City Region alone ₄
• Yorkshire and the Humber is home to over 650 health companies compared to a total 350 in Oxford and Cambridge combined ₅
At a national level , we provided recommendations that offer a real opportunity to contribute to and shape the ongoing debate and future economic decision-making process . We want to see the Government provide further investment in health research and development in our region as well as more power devolved to local leaders to improve health outcomes .
Cross-sector working is vital
We have identified a tremendous opportunity in our region to use our unique assets as an economy to improve health and wellbeing , whilst contributing to inclusive economic growth and a fairer society where everyone benefits .
This cross-sector working is vital . Health and economy are bound tightly together . Interventions to improve growth and inclusive wellbeing are in all of our interests and it should be a shared priority and endeavour and should not rely solely on the health sector .
The region ’ s GVA per head lags behind the UK average by
Life expectancy in Yorkshire and the Humber is
1 year 10 months lower than England ’ s average
£ 6,129
22 % of Digital Health jobs in England and Wales are based in the Leeds City Region alone
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