EU residents can anticipate a life expectancy of 63 years with good health, according to a recent report.
In a significant health milestone, Malta has emerged as the European Union (EU) country with the highest number of healthy life years for both men and women, according to data from 2023.
Maltese men recorded an impressive 71.7 years of healthy life expectancy at birth, placing them at the top of the list among the nine EU countries where men have more healthy life years than women. Italy followed closely with 68.5 years, while Sweden came in third with 67.2 years.
The high life expectancy in Malta and Italy appears to be influenced by a combination of lifestyle factors, quality healthcare, and favourable socio-environmental conditions that positively impact men's health. However, the specific reasons for this trend were not clearly detailed in the available data.
Maltese women also led the way in healthy life years at birth, with a record of 71.1 years. Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Latvia, and Estonia all had lower numbers for women, with Denmark recording the lowest at 55.4 years. Bulgaria came second in healthy life years for women, with 71.0 years, just slightly ahead of Italy.
Latvia had the lowest numbers for both men and women, with men recording 51.2 years and women 54.3 years. Estonia and Slovakia also had lower numbers for men, with 56.5 and 56.8 years respectively.
This data underscores the importance of a holistic approach to health, encompassing factors such as lifestyle, healthcare quality, and socio-environmental conditions. As we strive for better health outcomes, these findings provide valuable insights into the strategies that seem to be working in Malta and Italy.
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