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What is the quality adjusted life expectancy?

According to a 2023 study published in *BMC Public Health*, individuals in the least deprived neighborhoods in England can expect to live significantly more quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) than those in the most deprived areas. This highlights the importance of understanding **what is the quality adjusted life expectancy** (QALE), a key metric in healthy aging and public health policy that combines both longevity and well-being.