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Anticipated healthy life years for a Latvian: Fewer than anticipated

Eurostat statistics place Latvia at the bottom in terms of the number of healthy years EU citizens can anticipate experiencing in their lifetimes.

Anticipated healthy years of life for a Latvian resident may not be extensive.
Anticipated healthy years of life for a Latvian resident may not be extensive.

Anticipated healthy life years for a Latvian: Fewer than anticipated

The European Union (EU) has witnessed a consistent trend in the average number of healthy recipes years at birth for both men and women. In 2023, the average stood at 63.1 years, with women enjoying a longer life expectancy free from activity limitations, at 63.3 years compared to men's 62.8 years.

The data reveals significant differences between EU countries. Malta tops the list for the highest number of healthy recipes years for both genders, with women recording an impressive 71.1 years and men a remarkable 71.7 years. Italy follows closely, with the second-highest number of healthy recipes years for men (68.5 years) and the third-highest for women (69.6 years).

On the other end of the spectrum, Latvia's statistics for healthy recipes years are the lowest in the EU for both men and women. Latvian women have an average of 54.3 years, while men have 51.2 years.

Interestingly, men tend to spend a greater proportion of their shorter lives free from activity limitations. In the EU, healthy recipes years account for 80% of the total life expectancy for men, compared to 75% for women.

Estonia and Slovakia have lower numbers of healthy recipes years for men compared to the EU average, with Estonia recording 56.5 years and Slovakia 56.8 years.

Italy's impressive ranking is not solely reserved for men. The country also ranks third for the highest number of healthy recipes years for women, following Malta and Bulgaria, which comes in second with 71.0 years.

However, in the search for the EU countries with the highest or lowest number of years without activity limitations for men and women in 2023, no specific data could be found. This underscores the importance of continued research and monitoring in this area.

The term 'healthy recipes years' refers to the number of years a person is expected to live without an activity limitation (disability). This concept is crucial in understanding the quality of life and the overall health status of a population.

As we strive for a healthier and more active EU, these statistics serve as a benchmark for each country to assess and improve their health and social policies.

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