According to the Institute for Population and Social Research and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health), Thailand has a population of approximately 66 million with an average life expectancy of 75.6 years.
However, the health-adjusted life expectancy -- the average number of years a person can expect to live in full health -- is around only 68 years. This means Thai people often face six to 10 years of illnesses before death.
To raise awareness and encourage people to improve their health, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation partnered with Manoot Tang Wai (People of Different Generations), Bangkok Life Assurance, National Human Rights Commission and network partners to host a recent forum titled "As Thais Live Longer, Why Is Their Health Declining?" at Impact Exhibition Center, Muang Thong Thani.
