Dependency-free life expectancy refers to
A) the number of years that a person in a given country/population can expect to live
B) the number of years that humans could live under ideal conditions
C) the number of years that people in a given population can expect to live in (reasonably) good health
D) the number of years that people in a given population can expect to live in (reasonably) good health, with no or only minor disabling health conditions
E) the number of years that people in a given population can expect to live in (reasonably) good health, with major disabling conditions

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Dependency-free life expectancy refers to the number of years that people in a given population can expect to live in (reasonably) good health, with no or only minor disabling health conditions, while being independent and not requiring significant help or medical care. It is a measure of the quality of life in old age, rather than simply the length of life.

Dependency-Free Life Expectancy Refers to