Only 6 in 10 Singapore residents are optimistic about staying healthy till old age
Lack of confidence stems from increase in prevalence of chronic diseases; incentives and proactive approach are crucial in building a healthier Singapore
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 May 2023 – Singaporeans are living longer lives, and yet, only 6 in 10 (59 per cent) are confident they will be healthy enough to live well to age 80 or beyond, according to a report commissioned by Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) and written by Economist Impact.
The Singapore report titled “Battling chronic disease in Singapore: Reducing risk and building awareness” is based on an analysis of 300 Singapore residents. It explores how Singapore residents’ aspirations and their concepts of success may be changing amid longer life spans and ever-evolving challenges to health and wellbeing. Singapore also ranked the third lowest in confidence to live well according to a