Asked by Alishba Khalid on Sep 30, 2024
The number of years a person lives is ________, and the number of years a person lives free from disability is _________.
A) health expectancy; well-years
B) health expectancy; life expectancy
C) life expectancy; health expectancy
D) life expectancy; life-years
Health Expectancy
An estimate of how many years a person can expect to live in a state of good health by taking into account years lived in less than full health due to disease or injury.
Well-Years
A measure of the quality and length of life, quantifying the number of years lived in good health.
Life Expectancy
The average period that a person may expect to live, often used as a measure of the health and well-being of populations.
- Determine the elements that influence health expectancy and longevity.
- Understand the principle of well-years and their importance.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the elements that influence health expectancy and longevity.
- Understand the principle of well-years and their importance.