About the Research
Healthy for 100? Healthy care in Singapore is an Economist Intelligence Unit report commissioned by Prudential Singapore. It is part of the Ready for 100 research programme, which examines the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Singapore residents, businesses, healthcare practitioners and policymakers as people live longer.
In 2015, studies have shown that 11.7% of Singaporeans were 65 or older and the UN estimates that by 2035 this will more than double to 26.6%. To add on, life expectancy has risen to 83.1 years in 2017 – from 76.9 in 1997. Above and beyond this, it has been predicted that Singapore’s rapid ageing will accelerate in the coming 15 years, shifting the country’s disease load, including chronic illnesses.
With Singapore’s ageing and increasing life expectancy population, more support and effort would be crucial in ensuring that the residents enjoy their extended lifespan. Although the government has policies to prepare for this change, respondents remain uneasy on the country’s effort towards prevention in the healthcare system and long-term care.
