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Life expectancy for Singapore's residents stands at 83 years in 2023

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Life expectancy for Singapore's residents has improved slightly over the last decade. The 2023 figure is 83 years, up 0.6 years from 2013. But the concern is for Singaporeans to live healthy lives rather than just living long lives. Dr Kelvin Tan, Head of the Applied Ageing Studies Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, explains how the nation is doing in terms of healthspan.

Life expectancy for Singapore's residents has improved slightly over the last decade. The 2023 figure is 83 years, up 0.6 years from 2013. But the concern is for Singaporeans to live healthy lives rather than just living long lives. Dr Kelvin Tan, Head of the Applied Ageing Studies Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, explains how the nation is doing in terms of healthspan.

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