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The gap between years lived in good health and how long we live is getting wider

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87% Informative

The gap between healthspan - the years lived in good health - and lifespan is widening, according to a new international study.

The research was conducted in 183 countries using data collected over two decades by the World Health Organization .

The largest gaps were observed in the United States , Australia , New Zealand , the UK , and Norway .

Mental health, substance use disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions were the primary factors accelerating the gap.

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94

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98

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52

Article tone

formal

Language

English

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54

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possibly offensive

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long-living

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