Health deprivation and disability

Identifies people whose quality of life is impaired by either poor health or disability

Summary of indicators

Comparative mortality ratios for men and women at ages under 65. District level figures for 1997 and 1998 applied to constituent wards (ONS)

People receiving Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance (DSS) in 1998 as a proportion of all people

Proportion of people of working age (16-59) receiving Incapacity Benefit or Severe Disablement Allowance (DSS) for 1998 and 1999 respectively

Age and sex standardized ratio of limiting long-term illness (1991 Census)

Proportion of births of low birth weight (<2,500g) for 1993-97 (ONS)