Health span—the number of years lived in good health without age-related diseases and with ability to care for oneself—is distinct from lifespan, and in industrialized countries there is approximately a 30-year gap between first appearance of age-related diseases (age 50-55) and death (age 80-85).

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Speaker

Andrea Meyer

Evidence Quote

the health span is the the years somebody has on Earth with reasonable Health...the Gap is in industrialized countries is roughly 30 years so when do we have our first age related diseases that's at the age of 50 55...80 85 years

Source

Demographic Megatrends and the Challenge of Aging SocietiesAmerican Council on Germany
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:31:29 PM

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