Public Views towards Lifespan, Healthspan, and Healthy Longevity Medicine in Singapore: A Qualitative Study from the Healthy Longevity (HELO) Initiatives

B Wang; A Szücs; E Sandalova; ZM Lim; EJ Horberg; PA O’Keefe; L Island; S Rosenthal; AB Maier

Journal article

Public Views towards Lifespan, Healthspan, and Healthy Longevity Medicine in Singapore: A Qualitative Study from the Healthy Longevity (HELO) Initiatives

B Wang, A Szücs, E Sandalova, ZM Lim, EJ Horberg, PA O’Keefe, L Island, S Rosenthal, AB Maier

Gerontology | Published : 2025

DOI: 10.1159/000548994

Abstract

Abstract – Introduction: Healthy Longevity Medicine (HLM) offers a strategy to reduce the healthspan-lifespan gap, yet public perspectives remain unclear. This study refines the Healthy Longevity (HELO) framework through a qualitative exploration of public views towards lifespan, healthspan, and HLM. Methods: Individuals living in Singapore participated in semi-structured group or individual discussions to explore (a) their understanding of lifespan and healthspan, (b) motivational factors for health behaviours, and (c) their awareness of HLM. Sampling maximised variation across age, sex, and ethnicity. Data obtained through 13 discussions were analysed with a mixed, inductive-deductive appr..

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