A Long Life Does Not Always Mean a Healthy Life in Old Age

Around the world, living longer and healthier depends largely on gender and countries' income. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers A Long Life Does Not Always Mean a Healthy Life in Old Age People are living longer today than they did in past generations but now the question is: Are those extra years lived in good health? As life expectancy at age 60 (LE60) has become increasingly longer in recent decades, measuring how healthy these extra years are has become even more crucial. Read More Healthy life expectancy at 60 (HALE60), or the expected number of years of healthy life after 60, provides significant insight into the potential quality of life for older adults. A new Census Bureau infographic, Healthy Life Expectancy at Age 60: 2000 to 2016, shows the life expectancy and healthy life expectancy for adults beyond age 60. Continue reading to learn more about: Global differences by region Does income affect life and healthy expectancies? Differences between older men and women Where does the United States stand in world rankings? Does a long life mean healthy aging? Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested By 2030, All Baby Boomers Will Be Age 65 or Older: The 2020 Census will provide the most up-to-date information on the wave of an estimated 73 million aging baby boomers to policymakers. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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