Analysis of recent evolution of healthy life expectancy in the MENA region, Algeria

Abstract

Introduction

Healthy life expectancy is a significant indicator for assessing a population’s health status. It guides policymakers in designing efficient prevention strategies and global health programs. Furthermore, it enables comparisons of health status over time and space.

Methods

This paper examines the recent evolution of healthy life expectancy in the MENA region over the last two decades using the data from the Global Burden of Disease and some independent studies. Algeria has been given special consideration.

Results

The findings reveal two facts. First, while women live longer lives than men, men live healthier lives. Second, the MENA region is globally experiencing an expansion of morbidity. Nevertheless, Algeria enjoys better health conditions than the majority of MENA countries.

Conclusion

In the MENA region, there is a evident lack of data and research on healthy life expectancy. Thus, MENA countries are encouraged to strengthen their health information systems and provide independent national estimates of healthy life expectancy.