Current Life Expectancy by Racial Groups

Debated in Parliament on 2 Aug 2022.

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Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Health for the current life expectancy figures by racial groups in Singapore.
Ong Ye Kung responded with 2021 data showing life expectancy of 84.3 for Chinese, 79.4 for Malay, and 81.311 for Indian residents.
The Minister explained that life expectancy is influenced by factors like disease prevalence, chronic conditions, and lifestyles.
He stated that the Ministry of Health will collaborate with other agencies and social organizations to improve these social determinants.
The goal is to sustain increases in life expectancy over time for all ethnic groups in Singapore.

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Hazel Poa

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Health what is the current life expectancy in Singapore by racial groups.

Ong Ye Kung

As of 2021, the life expectancy of Chinese, Malay and Indian residents in Singapore were 84.3, 79.4 and 81.311 respectively.

Life expectancy is influenced by various factors, such as prevalence of severe diseases, chronic conditions and lifestyles. MOH will continue to work with other agencies and social organisations to improve these social determinants, with the aim of sustaining increases in life expectancy over time for all ethnic groups.

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Current Life Expectancy by Racial Groups

Debated in Parliament on 2 Aug 2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Health for the current life expectancy figures by racial groups in Singapore.
Ong Ye Kung responded with 2021 data showing life expectancy of 84.3 for Chinese, 79.4 for Malay, and 81.311 for Indian residents.
The Minister explained that life expectancy is influenced by factors like disease prevalence, chronic conditions, and lifestyles.
He stated that the Ministry of Health will collaborate with other agencies and social organizations to improve these social determinants.
The goal is to sustain increases in life expectancy over time for all ethnic groups in Singapore.

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Hazel Poa

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Health what is the current life expectancy in Singapore by racial groups.

Ong Ye Kung

As of 2021, the life expectancy of Chinese, Malay and Indian residents in Singapore were 84.3, 79.4 and 81.311 respectively.

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