Healthy life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy (HLE) refers to the average number of years a person can expect to live in good health, free from serious illness or disability. It combines overall life expectancy with data on health quality, providing a clearer picture of how many years people typically spend healthy versus impaired. HLE helps identify the effectiveness of healthcare systems and public health efforts. For example, if life expectancy increases but healthy life expectancy stays the same, it suggests more years are lived with health issues. Ultimately, HLE emphasizes quality of life, not just longevity.