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Original Source Download PDF: JAMA HealthspanLifespanGap_garmany_2024_oi_241395_1733259944.03263   Key Points Question  What is the healthspan-lifespan gap, representing the number of years burdened by disease, in men and women across the world? Findings  This cross-sectional study quantified healthspan-lifespan gaps among 183 World Health Organization member states. Globally, the mean healthspan-lifespan gap was 9.6 years, and women exhibited a mean 2.4-year larger gap than men, associated with a disproportionately larger burden of noncommunicable diseases in women. Meaning  These findings suggest that the healthspan-lifespan