Men in poor parts of Kent will die seven years earlier than those in affluent areas, a stark new survey has revealed. The life expectancy in males in deprived districts of the county is 76 years compared to 83 where they live in well-to-do places. Unhealthy lifestyles including a poor diet, smoking and a lack of exercise are major contributory factors in early deaths. The report also warns that a squeeze on public health funding will continue to put the risk factors up. Difficulties in recruitment is also causing headaches in delivery. Kent County Council’s Health Reform and Public Health cabi…