Aging, Author Interviews, Geriatrics, PLoS, Social Issues / 17.03.2022
Disability-Free Life Expectancy Increasing
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Dr. Holly Bennett PhD
Research Associate
Population Health Sciences Institute
Campus for Ageing and Vitality
Newcastle upon Tyne
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Life expectancy has been increasing over time and we want to ensure these are years in good health rather than increasing years in poor health. There has mainly been good news for those living with long term health conditions. With better treatment, prevention and care, the proportion of remaining years lived disability-free has increased for more recent generations.
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