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Maharashtra last in ‘good years’ for elderly, study finds
A new study from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) ranks Maharashtra last among 21 states on 'Years of Good Life' (YoGL) for people aged 60, reports Times of India. The…
The Story in Brief
A new study from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) ranks Maharashtra last among 21 states on 'Years of Good Life' (YoGL) for people aged 60, reports Times of India. The measure counts a year as good if the person is above poverty, has no functional limitations, is free from cognitive impairment, and is satisfied with life. Nationally, a 60-year-old man can expect 8.2 good years out of 17.5 remaining, while a woman gets only 5.7 out of 19. Punjab tops the list with men recording 12.9 good years. Rural women in Maharashtra fare worst, with just 2.7 good years, the lowest among all states studied.
The Indian Opinion
The study punctures the narrative that HDI rankings capture real development. Maharashtra's high HDI masks severe deprivation among its elderly, especially rural women who can expect just 2.7 good years. Improving longevity without addressing functional health and cognitive decline is hollow. Policymakers must now decide whether to close the urban-rural health gap or continue letting HDI gloss over inequality.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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