Wider Lifespan-Healthspan Gap for Women: Reasons, Impact and Possible Solutions

The broadening gap between lifespan and healthspan has led to people living longer, but not necessarily in better health. A longer lifespan with more years spent in poor health has greater impact on women than on men. While the mean lifespan-healthspan gap is 9.6 years globally across genders, women have on average a 2.4-year larger gap than men.

An Ageing World and the Growing Lifespan-Healthspan Gap: The Impacts on Healthcare and Communications

The difference between lifespan and healthspan is increasing, including in many developed countries. What impact does this have on healthcare, and how can healthcare communicators be part of the solution?