Singaporeans spend about 10 years of life in poor health, women about 12, says Ong Ye Kung
By Keith Kwai, Author and Publisher for www.ElderSG.com
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Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the gap between how long Singaporeans live and how long they stay healthy is about 10 years, and about 12 for women, who live longer but spend half of those extra years unwell. He pointed to preventive care through Healthier SG, where women at risk of osteoporosis or muscle loss can be tested and referred to Active Ageing Centres for strength training.
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