This section provides an overview of key disease types and highlights some of the leading causes of death in Slough.
Key Facts
In 2023, 894 Slough residents passed away. The leading causes were:
- Cancer (25% of all deaths)
- Cardiovascular disease (26%)
- Respiratory disease (14%).
Premature mortality (under 75s):
- 404 residents (45% of all deaths) died before the age of 75, compared to 31% nationally.
Life expectancy and health:
- Men in Slough live an average of 77 years, but spend around 19 years (25%) in poor health.
- Women live an average of 82 years, with about 21 years (26%) in poor health.
- The life expectancy gap between the most and least deprived areas is:
- 7.2 years for boys (7.4 years for healthy life expectancy)
- 7.6 years for girls (8.6 years for healthy life expectancy).
Disease prevalence and mortality rates:
- Under-75 mortality rates for respiratory diseases were significantly worse in Slough compared to similar areas.
- Cardiovascular and respiratory disease deaths were significantly higher in men.
- Diabetes prevalence in Slough is higher than both regional and national averages.
- Cardiovascular and respiratory disease diagnoses are lower than in similar areas, possibly due to Slough’s younger population.
- Cancer screening coverage is significantly lower than both the national average and similar deprived areas.
Mental health and mortality:
- Premature deaths among people with severe mental illness in Slough were significantly higher than the national average (136.2 per 100,000 in 2021-23).
- People with severe mental illness in Slough die 15-20 years earlier than the general population.
- Their risk of dying before 75 is 3.7 times higher than the general population.