What term is used to describe the expected number of years of full health remaining at a given age, such as at birth?
Introduction :
The number of years a person is expected to live is referred to as life expectancy. As defined, life expectancy is the estimate of the average age of members of a given population at the time of death.
Correct answer :
The correct answer is option (b) health life expectancy.
Explanation/justification for the correct answer :
Option (b) Health life expectancy. Healthy life expectancy (HLE) is the total number of healthy years left in a person’s life. These years must not be hampered due to any illness or disabilities. So, the correct answer is option (b).
Explanation for incorrect answer :
Option (a) Healthy lifespan. A healthy lifespan is the number of years a person has lived healthily without any illness or disability. Death and disease are categorized regardless of age structure. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (c) Health-related quality of life. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is the mental and physical health of an individual or a group over a period of time. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (d) Wellness. Wellness refers to indulging in healthy habits every day to achieve greater mental and physical health outcomes. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Healthy life expectancy (HLE) refers to the anticipated number of years remaining in quality health from a given age. Hence, the correct answer is option (b) Healthy life expectancy.