Coalfield health effects: Variation in health across former coalfield areas in England

摘要: Abstract Regions affected by deindustrialisation are often characterised unfavourable local health profiles. This was the situation in coalfield areas England, where scale and suddenness of job losses 1980s 1990s left these communities experiencing difficult socioeconomic conditions, associated poor status. Using data from Health Survey for this paper examines whether poorer outcomes still characterise today. Findings confirm a ‘coalfield effect’ related to limiting long-term illness. With regards self reported general mental outcomes, results less clear. The population profile is not homogeneous, with some faring worse than others, indicating more localised issues.