New health league table shows North-South divide

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. New health league table shows North-South divide If the football Premier League table were based on life and death statistics, Chelsea would still be crowned champions but three of the biggest clubs would find themselves relegated - Manchester City, Everton and Liverpool. This is according to a new analysis based on public health information by academics at Durham University, which shows a clear North-South divide. Approaching the final day of the Premier League, the public health league table ranks areas local to each of the clubs from best to worst using key health indicators such as life expectancy, obesity rates, percentage of smokers and alcohol-related hospital admissions. The Public Health League Table (PHLT) throws up some unusual league places - at least in football terms - but also clearly demonstrates the extent of the North-South health divide in England.