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ArticleGerontology2025

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

Belinda Wang, Anna Szücs, Elena Sandalova, Zhi Meng Lim, E J Horberg, Paul A O'Keefe, Louis Island, Sonny Rosenthal, Andrea B Maier

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Belinda WangNUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Anna SzücsNUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Elena SandalovaHealthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Zhi Meng LimNUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
E J HorbergDepartment of Management, University of Exeter Business School, Exeter, UK.
Paul A O'KeefeDepartment of Management, University of Exeter Business School, Exeter, UK.
Louis IslandNUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Sonny RosenthalCollege of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University, Singapore, Singapore.
Andrea B MaierNUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, a.b.maier@vu.nl.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHealthy 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.

methodsIndividuals 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.

resultsThirty-six participants (mean age = 49.4 years, SD = 15.9, 19 males, 15 ethnic Chinese) were generally familiar with the definitions of lifespan and healthspan, emphasising the importance of quality of life. Health was defined comprehensively, and autonomy over behaviours was highly valued during ageing and in adopting health behaviours. Community resources and government health initiatives were deemed useful, recognising the potential to enhance social, mental, and physical health. Singapore's busy, achievement-oriented culture was identified as a barrier to healthy behaviours. Participants expressed enthusiasm for HLM's potential to extend the healthspan yet voiced concerns about lifestyle changes and potentially losing autonomy.

conclusionPersonal values and priorities were central to motivations towards healthy longevity. HLM should assess and align diagnostic and treatment plans with individual preferences to support sustainable health behaviours. The Singapore public's alignment with government policies presents an opportunity to promote HLM adoption.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealthy AgingLongevityPublic OpinionAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHealth BehaviorHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotivationQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeSingaporeHealthspanKnowledgeLifespanLongevityMotivation

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