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I hate Blackpool because..........
1/3 of Blackpool is amongst the 10% most deprived in the country
Blackpool has the lowest average wage in the country
Over 20% of the working population of Blackpool have no qualifications (national average 14%)
Blackpool has the 4th highest unemplyment rate in region after Liverpool, Knowsley and Halton
Blackpool has the 5th highest rate of people with mental health issues in the country
Blackpool has one of the lowest life expectancy figures in the country
Blackpool has the highest herion and/or crack cocaine use in the region and the 6th highest nationally
Suicide rate is twice the national average and male sucide rate the 2nd highest in the country
Highest numbe rof male alcohol-related deaths in the country
Highest rate of HIV and/or Hepatitis cases in region
Highest teen pregnancy rate in the North Wes
Blackpool has more sexual offenders per head of population than anywhere else in the country