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

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 approach employing the HELO framework.

Results

Thirty-six participants (mean age = 49.4 years,

SUBMITTER: Wang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12705083 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature