The latest study from Mayo Clinic highlighted a concerning trend where global lifespan-healthspan gaps are increasing, suggesting that longer life does not equate to better health.
In examining WHO data from 183 countries, researchers found the US had the most significant gap in lifespan and healthspan, rising from 10.9 to 12.4 years by 2019.
While life expectancy has risen globally by 6.5 years, healthspans increased by only 5.4 years, indicating a troubling disconnect between living longer and living better.
The US women's healthspan remained unchanged over two decades, despite an increase in life expectancy, reflecting the stark reality of gender disparities in health outcomes.
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