The researchers found that the average lifespan-healthspan gap globally increased from 8.5 years in 2000 to 9.6 years in 2019, indicating that while people live longer, they are not necessarily healthier.
In the United States, the lifespan-healthspan gap grew from 10.9 years to 12.4 years, reflecting a 29% increase compared to the global average.
For women in the US, their life expectancy grew only slightly with no improvement in healthspans, leading to an increase in their lifespan-healthspan gap from 12.2 to 13.7 years.
The study highlights a 'disease paradox' where a reduction in acute mortality results in a greater number of individuals living with chronic diseases.
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