Dutch people live longer, but with more health problems

Dutch people are living longer, but an increasingly larger part of their lives is spent with health problems. According to the report by BNR, this is almost 13 years of their total lifespan.

The research indicates that the number of years in good health is not increasing at the same rate as the total life expectancy. This means that people are living longer, but more often struggle with chronic conditions or other health problems.

Although life expectancy has increased, the quality of life for many elderly people has not improved proportionally. According to BNR, this is an important challenge for healthcare and the societal debate on aging in the Netherlands.

This report is a summary based on the mentioned source and is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist in case of complaints.