| This article brings together information about aspects of health-related lifestyles and the broader economic and social circumstances of people living in areas with the highest and lowest healthy life expectancy (HLE) at birth. The following data was explored: – Employment and economic activity – Disability and health conditions – Educational attainment and other aspects of socioeconomic position – Smoking prevalence – Obesity – Consequences of alcohol misuse – Physical activity – Diet – Preventable mortality Key findings include: |