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.
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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?