Commentary: A long life means little if we’re too sick to enjoy it

Andreea Neblea

Many people are focused on how long they live, but the real prize is in how well they live, say public health experts Dr Daniel Mahadzir and Dr Vandana Garg. SINGAPORE: Singapore residents are living longer than almost anyone else in the world . On average, 81.2 years for men and 85.6 years for women. But life in good health? Not necessarily. According to the Ministry of Health, only about 75 of those years are spent in good health. That means many Singaporeans suffer up to 10 years of poor

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