The survey again emphasises the health gap between rich and poor. They were also more likely to have a long-standing illness and to take prescribed medicines. Both men and women were more likely to suffer from a possible psychiatric disorder if they lived in Inner London than in other areas. People living in mining and industrial areas and inner London were more likely to suffer from an acute illness and to smoke than people living elsewhere. And high blood pressure was most prevalenct in mining, industrial and urban areas for both men and women.
More alcohol is consumed in mining and industrial areas than in other parts of England.
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