Healthspan vs. Lifespan

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Although a longer lifespan may imply healthier lives, this is not always the case. On average, there is a nine-year gap between healthspan (the period of life spent in good health) and lifespan.

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Although a longer lifespan may imply healthier lives, this is not always the case. On average, there is a nine-year gap between healthspan (the period of life spent in good health) and lifespan.

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