About the Author:
Mary Shaw, Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol, Bethan Thomas, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, George Davey Smith, Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol and Daniel Dorling, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield
Review:
One small island; such diversity. The remarkable geographical differences in health in Britain are beautifully displayed in these stunning maps. It makes clear how potent are the effects on health of the environment in which people carry on their lives. Michael Marmot, Director International Institute for Society and Health, University College London
Given the significant magnitude of geographic disparities in mortality (such as the north-south divide and the persistently high mortality in particular regions), this volume will make an important contribution to the understanding of mortality patterns in Britain. Dr James Dunn, Departments of Geography & Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto
With the increasing emphasis on working together in partnership to reduce health inequalities, boost life expectancy and reduce mortality rates from the 'big killer' diseases, the potentially awkward subject of death and its causes is of growing interest to an ever wider audience. Whatever their background, readers will find The Grim Reaper's road map a gentle and fascinating introduction to the topic. LariaNews, Feb 2009
Visually it is stunning. I expect that it will become an important reference point for years to come. Kate Woodthorpe, OU, in Ageing & Society, Vol 29, 2009.
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