Asked by Andresious Cyprianos on Sep 30, 2024

What explains the difference between life expectancy and health expectancy?

A) Economic factors
B) The changing nature of disease
C) Health care costs
D) Both a and b

Health Expectancy

The period of life that a person spends free from disability.

Life Expectancy

The expected number of years of life that remain for a person of a given age.

Economic Factors

Aspects related to the economy that can influence health outcomes, such as income level, employment status, and access to healthcare services.

  • Highlight the factors that shape health expectancy and the expectancy of life.