Life expectancy two years higher than England

Girls born today can expect to live to 85, more than three years longer than boys, but boys can expect to remain healthier for longer

People in Jersey live on average two years longer than their counterparts in England, according to new research published by the island's government.

Public Health revealed the figures in their Life Expectancy and Healthy Life Expectancy Report, published this week.

It said girls born today could expect to live to nearly 85 years, three and a half years longer than boys - although the boys could expect to remain healthier for longer.

Women who are 65 today are expected to live another 22.5 years compared to 19.8 for men, the report said.

It found life expectancy for men had increased by 1.9 years since 2011-2013 while women's life expectancy has stayed the same.

As well as being two years higher than the English average, life expectancy in Jersey is about one year above the South West of the country.

People in Jersey have about the same life expectancy as those in Guernsey at age 65, as do boys born today, but girls in Guernsey are expected to live one year longer than their Jersey contemporaries.

This year is the first time figures for life expectancy and healthy life expectancy have been published together.

While life expectancy is the total number of years a person is expected to live on average, healthy life expectancy is the number of remaining years someone can expect to live in "very good" or "good" health.

Boys born today in Jersey are expected to remain healthy for 2.5 years longer than girls (63.8 years).

Whereas 65 year olds women can expect an extra 1.5 years of healthy living than men (12.9 years).