Monday, April 24, 2006

We could be around for awhile

The results of a study into the health of the population in Spain within a European context carried out by the health ministry have shown that people living in the Valencia region have an average lifespan of 78.9 years, up 2.3 years on a decade ago.

Analysts say the figures show that an improved quality of life on the Costas has increased life expectancy, saying that on average a person born in the region could expect to live 59 years in relative good health and a further 19 years suffering from a number of illnesses.

The climate also helps people moving to the Costas to live longer. A change in lifestyle coupled with temperate climes have proved to increase longevity in many cases.

Another facet of the study highlighted the health of people over the age of 64. It showed that 66 per cent of that age group in Valencia are in good health compared to the national average of 57, whereas the percentage of people in poor health stood at 2.2 per cent in both the Valencia Region and as a national average.

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