Greek men and women live a healthy life at roughly the same level, according to the most recent Eurostat estimations for 2023, with their average years standing at 66 and 67.3, respectively.
As Euronews points out, despite the overall positive data as a whole, disparities are observed between the two sexes, as females have a life expectancy of 84 years compared to males’ 79 years across the EU.
However, men generally share most of their years without activity limitations compared to women, the data says.
Broken down by geographical regions, the data suggests notable divergence, as males in Malta, Italy, and Sweden live longer lives with good health, with Latvia, Estonia, and Slovakia recording the lowest figures for men.
Malta also recorded the highest years of healthy lives lived for females, followed by Bulgaria and Italy. In contrast, women from Latvia, Denmark, and Finland had the fewest years of healthy lives.
Data on healthy life expectancy are important because they show not only how many years people live, but also how many of those years are active and free from limitations.
However, these figures can be somewhat subjective, as they depend on respondents’ perceptions of their own health, as well as social and cultural background.
The European Union records a high healthy life expectancy overall, but with significant differences between countries and genders. Women tend to live more years in good health, though they often face greater restrictions in their daily activities compared to men.
Analyzing this data is crucial for public health, social policy, and healthcare planning, as it highlights the areas most in need of support and targeted interventions.
