Life expectancy increases in Jersey

Men are living three years longer compared to a decade ago, a report has found

The life expectancy for people in Jersey has increased over the past decade, a report has found.

A Public Health Intelligence survey for 2019 to 2021 found men were living an average of three years longer compared to 10 years ago.

Men can expect to live until the age of almost 82, while women live longer to an average age of 85 and a half.

The report found life expectancy at birth in Jersey was two years higher than in England.

Minister for Health and Social Services Deputy Karen Wilson said the report was "encouraging".

She said: "Life expectancy has risen steadily over the past decade and is very similar to that of Guernsey's, which could be due to the similarity of islanders' lifestyles.

"We know from the evidence that, by adopting positive healthy living behaviours, islanders will enjoy more opportunities to live longer and healthier lives."

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