JSNA Data Profile Protected Characteristics
Disability-free life expectancy
Disability-free life expectancy shows the average number of years a person would expect to live without a long lasting physical or mental health condition or disability that limits daily activities.
Disability-free life expectancy at birth (Male)
- 66.7 years (2018 to 2020)
- South East 64.3
- England 62.4
Disability-free life expectancy at 65 (Male)
- 11.9 years (2018 to 2020)
- South East 10.8
- England 9.8
Disability-free life expectancy at 65 (Female)
- 11.9 years (2018 to 2020)
- South East 11
- England 9.9
Disability-free life expectancy at birth (female)
- 65.4 years (2018 to 2020)
- South East 63.1
- England
This is an important summary measure of health and has implications for: quality of life; fitness for work given increases in the State Pension age; personal finances; social connections and contributions; health and care services; and the wider economy.
It measures progress on the government's 'Ageing Grand Challenge' mission to "ensure that people can enjoy at least 5 extra healthy, independent years of life by 2035, while narrowing the gap between the experience of the richest and poorest."
Source: The Office of Health Improvement and Disparities