Published on 01/01/2025 09:08
Reading time: 1min – video: 2min
Health: In France, healthy life expectancy is increasing
Tuesday, December 31, the Department of Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (DREES) published a study on the healthy life expectancy of the French. The details of the figures.
When talking about good health for those over 65, an explanation quickly comes to mind: sport, in all its forms. Golf, pilates, gym… Everyone has their preference. Almost 80 years old, Christian is still a rugby coach. “I can't show up in front of the players and slouch. I live like I did when I was 40”he confides.
Among French people aged 65 in good health, life expectancy (New window)is 12 years for women and 10.5 years for men, two years more than in 2008. In addition to sport, food, especially “homemade”, is very important for seniors. Today, health and well-being are essential concerns. “We often had a gentler life than our mothers had, so now we talk to each other throughout our lives.” thus sums up a woman.
Watch the full report in the video above
