"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