Singapore living longer but sick for more years: study

Singaporeans are living longer but are sick for more years than people in several other countries, with heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and mental illness the main culprits, a study said on Monday.
Many deaths come from diseases that could be prevented, said the Ministry of Health study.
While the average woman in the city-state should live to 81.8, she will likely spend eight of those years ill or disabled, said the prognosis published in The Straits Times. Men are also expected to spend eight of their 78 years in poor health.
The findings will help authorities prioritize in spending health resources.