Asia’s longevity gains must be translated into better health

Since 1990, life expectancy in Asia has risen unevenly across 34 countries and territories, according to a global study published in Nature (doi: 10.1038/d41586-026-02576-4). However, this progress must be translated into better health outcomes for the growing number of years people are living. The focus of future policies should be on ensuring that these additional years are spent in good health.