As Lifespan Increases, People Spend More Years Burdened by Disease

Although life expectancy is increasing globally, healthspan—or the years a person lives in good health—hasn’t been as well characterized. A new study of data from 183 countries has found that living longer doesn’t necessarily equate to living more healthfully.

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JAMA
Published
2025-01-10
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.26884
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5
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Global Health Care Issues
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As Lifespan Increases, People Spend More Years Burdened by Disease

Avery Orrall
5 citations
JAMA
Global Health Care Issues
14.08
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As Lifespan Increases, People Spend More Years Burdened by Disease

Avery Orrall
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5 citations

Abstract

Although life expectancy is increasing globally, healthspan—or the years a person lives in good health—hasn’t been as well characterized. A new study of data from 183 countries has found that living longer doesn’t necessarily equate to living more healthfully.

JAMAVol. 333(6)
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Global Health Care Issues
14.08
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