By james art Latest figures published by the National of Records of Scotland reveal that from birth, East Ayrshire men are expected to live more than a year less than the Scottish average from 2021 to 2023, with a life expectancy of 75. 2 years.
Among women, life expectancy from birth in East Ayrshire is 78.6, almost two years less than the national average.
The picture in North Ayrshire is only slightly better, with a life expectancy of 79.3 years for women and 74.9 years for men.
In South Ayrshire, life expectancy for women is 81.1 years and 76.7 years for men.
Nationwide, life expectancy for 2021-2023 is 80.9 years for women and 76.9 years for men.
Compared to the 2020-2022 forecast, this is an increase of about 14 weeks for men and almost seven weeks for women.
Life expectancy varies across local authority areas in Scotland and is closely linked to deprivation.
It is highest in East Renfrewshire, one of the most deprived parts of the country, and lowest in Glasgow, the most deprived.
Life expectancy is highest in remote rural areas and lowest in large urban areas.