Indians cite ‘family commitments’ as the #1 barrier to leading a happy and healthy life.
Vote ‘good mental health’ to be as important as physical health for a healthy life.
Delhi, 09 July 2024: Roundglass, a global wholistic wellbeing organization, partnered with Oxford Longevity Project to launch The Global Longevity Survey — a first-of-its-kind worldwide survey on longevity and ageing.
“At a time when the world is navigating a multitude of crises — spanning climate, economic, and humanitarian challenges — longevity has emerged as the modern holy grail. Our global survey showed what priorities and aspirations have towards longevity and Indians came out among the world’s most optimistic,” said Sunny (Gurpreet) Singh, founder of Roundglass. The survey was conducted across 25 countries, including India, and polled 14,000 people.
In India, 1,000 people participated in the survey and shared their unique beliefs and practices to live healthy and live long. Reflecting on the India-specific data, Singh said, “With a rich cultural heritage that venerates longevity and spiritual enlightenment, it’s notable that more than half of India’s respondents want to live forever, contrasting sharply with the nation’s 67-year life expectancy. Indians are on a quest for longevity.”
Released at the Smart Aging Summit at St Hilda’s College in Oxford, The Global Longevity Survey explores insights and attitudes of people toward longevity, covering priorities, concerns, habits, and longevity strategies. For example, its findings show that respondents from every country, except Japan ironically, want to increase their lifespan by at least 10 years to an average of 84 years. Over two-thirds of respondents believe in adopting a holistic approach to longevity, with the strongest belief in Asia Pacific.
The Global Longevity Survey provides first-of-its-kind India-specific data on how people want to age.
Attitudes Towards Ageing and Longevity in India:
One in four Indians (24%) said financial restraints were a barrier to living a healthier life today and more than one in three (36.9%) said they worried about outliving their finances. Globally, financial restraints (38.4%) were the #1 challenge to living well and long.
Overall, globally, respondents were proactive about improving their journey to longevity, with 1 in 5 agreeing that it requires a holistic approach over time.
Expanding on the survey findings, Prakriti Poddar, Global Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing at Roundglass, said, “Younger generations today are caught in the challenging act of balancing family, work, and self-care. Our recent survey revealed that Millennials and Gen Z in India see family and work commitments as the biggest obstacles to healthier lifestyles. The pressure to excel both at work and home often means their own wellbeing takes a backseat. At Roundglass, we understand that self-care is the cornerstone of a healthy, fulfilling life and vital for supporting all aspects of wellbeing. The Roundglass Living app is designed to seamlessly integrate wholistic mind-body practices like yoga and meditation into even the busiest schedules. It is a tool to help everyone, especially the younger generations, thrive in all areas of life, creating a harmonious blend of family, work, and self-care.“
Emphasizing the significance of the survey Singh added, “The findings of the survey will help us understand existing challenges to ageing and aid the development of tools and strategies to navigate the inevitable demographic shifts. For example, by investing and focusing more on preventive healthcare modalities such as regular health check-ups and digital tools for healthy living, emerging economies like India can reap better demographic dividends.”
Global Insights from the Survey
Globally, 1 in 7 (14%) of respondents expect to live to 100, but this number rises to 1 in 4 (24%) if they can maintain good health. In North America and Europe, 1 in 3 individuals would like to live to 100 in good health. Immortality appeals most to Indians, Egyptians and Chinese, with half of the respondents expressing a desire to live forever.
Longevity strategies varied by region, but globally, the top responses were maintaining a healthy diet and nutrition, staying physically fit, and staying mentally stimulated. Additional region-specific strategies included:
Overall, global respondents are proactive about improving their journey to longevity, with 1 in 5 strongly agreeing that it requires a holistic approach over time.
About the Global Longevity Survey
The Global Longevity survey, conducted in April and May 2024, covers attitudes, habits, hopes, and fears towards longevity across 25 markets, including the Blue Zones*. It includes insights into government policy, finances, pensions, and community influences on longevity. The countries covered in the survey were: UK, USA, India, Canada, Australia, China, Indonesia, Finland, Japan, Costa Rica, South Korea, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Greece, Italy, Denmark, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Taiwan, South Africa and UAE. The online survey was conducted in 25 markets to 14,000 adults aged 18+. The sample in each market was nationally representative based on interlocking age and gender quotas.
(*Blue Zones are regions where people live longer than average, maintain good health, and have a high concentration of centenarians.)
About Roundglass
Founded by visionary techpreneur Sunny (Gurpreet) Singh, Roundglass aims to transform global wellbeing by integrating physical and mental health, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. Singh’s journey began with the realization that healthcare must prioritize prevention and holistic wellbeing, which he now promotes through the Roundglass Living app, providing science-backed tools for stress relief, better sleep, improved diet, and stronger relationships. For more information please visit: https://roundglassliving.com/
The Oxford Longevity Project
The Oxford Longevity Project mission is to make the latest breakthroughs & best practices in longevity accessible to all by bridging high science with actionable information for both medical practitioners and the public. For more information please visit: https://oxfordlongevityproject.org/about-us
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