by FANews –
We are living longer than any generation before us. That is an undeniable success story of modern medicine.
Yet a more important question is emerging – one that has significant implications for individuals, employers and the healthcare system alike: are we living those extra years in good health?
The distinction between lifespan and healthspan is becoming increasingly relevant in global healthcare discourse. Lifespan refers to the number of years a person lives. Healthspan, by contrast, refers to the number of those years lived in good health, free from chronic disease and disability.
