INTERACTIVE: Our lifespan is increasing, but also our years of ill health

On average, Malaysians live with ill health for about 9.4 years during their lifetime. — Photos: Filepic

PETALING JAYA: We may be living longer, but we are also spending more of these years in ill health.

According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019, the average lifespan of a Malaysian is 75 years, but our average healthspan is only 65.7 years.