JAKARTA – The life expectancy of the world’s population continues to increase thanks to advances in medical technology and health services
As we get older, it does not necessarily follow that the quality of life will remain good. Therefore, experts are now beginning to shift the focus from just lifespan or life expectancy to healthspan, which is how long a person can live in a healthy, active, and independent condition
The concept of healthy longevity or healthy longevity is increasingly discussed in the health world. This approach emphasizes the importance of maintaining body condition early through disease risk detection, lifestyle changes, and regular health monitoring, not just treating diseases when symptoms appear
According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the global average life expectancy is around 73 years. However, the average person only enjoys about 63 years in good health
This means that there is a gap of about a decade when many people begin to experience a decline in body functions or face chronic diseases
This condition encourages the development of preventive and proactive healthcare approaches, namely health services that focus on prevention and early detection
Unlike routine health examinations which generally only look for the presence of diseases, this approach also seeks to identify risk factors from the beginning so that lifestyle changes can be made before the disease develops
One of the concepts that began to be introduced in the approach is biological age. Unlike chronological age which is calculated based on the date of birth, biological age describes a person’s body condition based on various health indicators, such as metabolic function, heart health, body composition, to cognitive ability
In other words, a person who is 50 years old chronologically can have the body condition of a 40-year-old person if they apply a healthy lifestyle
Therefore, modern health services now do not only rely on laboratory test results, but also combine them with lifestyle analysis, diet, physical activity, sleep quality, and stress levels to formulate more personalized health recommendations
This trend has begun to be adopted by various health service providers, including the insurance sector. Recently, PT AIA Financial introduced the AIA Healthy Longevity service, a science-based health service that combines comprehensive health checks, analysis by a multidisciplinary team, and personalized lifestyle support
This service is intended to help customers understand their health conditions in more depth while encouraging preventive measures to maintain long-term health
AIA President Director, Harsya Prasetyo, said that the increasing life expectancy makes people need to pay more attention to the quality of life in old age
“As people’s life expectancy increases, the biggest challenge is to ensure that these years are lived in a healthy and productive condition. We want to help people understand their body condition more deeply and take proactive steps to maintain health early on,” he said
Similar approaches are also supported by various studies which show that lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a nutritious diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, managing stress, and having regular health check-ups can help reduce the risk of various non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer
Moreover, with the increasing life expectancy in Indonesia, attention to healthspan is expected to be a new trend in health services
It is no longer just about trying to live longer, but ensuring that every additional age is accompanied by optimal physical and mental conditions so that a person can enjoy life more productively and quality
The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language.
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