Residents of Bahrain and Oman are projected to spend over 17 years living in poor health, the longest globally. Eswatini, Qatar, and Botswana follow closely behind. The United States ranks 8th in this list, situated between Afghanistan, the UAE, Peru, and Lebanon. The ranking sheds light on the disparity between wealth, healthcare advancements, and cultural aspects in different nations. Gulf countries, despite having advanced medical facilities and financial resources for treatment, lack a focus on healthy lifestyles and preventive measures. For other top-ranking countries, the issue may stem from similar factors or a lack of financial means.

Although not at the top of the list, there is a noticeable gap between healthy life expectancy (60.9 years) and average life expectancy (just over 70 years) in our country. This discrepancy suggests that around 10 years of an individual's life are typically spent in poor health.