Healthy life expectancy (male) at 65yrs- ICP Outcomes Framework - Birmingham and Solihull

This dataset presents the average number of years a man aged 65 can expect to live in good health, known as healthy life expectancy (HLE). It is a key measure of quality of life in later years and reflects both longevity and the prevalence of good health among older men.

Rationale

Increasing healthy life expectancy at age 65 for males is a major public health objective. It highlights the importance of not only living longer but also maintaining good health and independence in later life. This indicator supports the planning of health and social care services and helps assess the impact of health inequalities and lifestyle factors on aging populations.

Numerator

The numerator is derived from the number of deaths registered in the respective calendar years and the weighted prevalence of individuals reporting good or very good health, as captured by the Annual Population Survey (APS). Data are provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Denominator

The denominator is based on population estimates from the 2021 Census and the APS sample, weighted to reflect local authority population totals. These data are also provided by the ONS.

Caveats

Healthy life expectancy figures exclude residents of communal establishments, except for NHS housing and students in halls of residence who are included based on their parents' address. This may affect comparability in areas with large institutional populations.

External References

Fingertips Public Health Profiles – Healthy Life Expectancy (Male)

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