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People live longer but spend more years with health problems; data for Greece

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People globally are living longer, but a new study indicates they spend more of these additional years facing health problems.
The "morbidity gap," which is the number of years people live in poor health, has increased in nearly all countries.
In Greece, people are estimated to spend 14.7% of their lives in poor health, an increase from 13% in 1990.
The number of years people spend dealing with health issues has increased by almost two years.
The largest morbidity gap is observed in wealthier countries, and women tend to live longer but with more health problems.

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A new study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation indicates that people globally, including in Greece, are living longer but spending a greater portion of these additional years with health problems. This trend, referred to as the "morbidity gap," has seen an increase in nearly all countries.

In Greece, individuals are estimated to spend 14.7% of their lives in poor health, an increase from 13% in 1990. Globally, the number of years people live with health issues has increased by nearly two years.

The study also suggests that the largest morbidity gap is observed in wealthier countries. Additionally, women are reported to live longer than men but experience more health problems. The extended lifespan is often accompanied by chronic diseases and disabilities.

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