Guyanese urged to make healthier choices to extend lives

Women in Guyana are living longer than men, with life expectancy standing at about 73 years for women compared with approximately 67 years for men, a gap that should prompt greater attention to healthier lifestyles.

This is according to Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony as he was delivering remark at a fitness walk hosted by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, as part of their calendar activities to observe Amerindian Heritage Month 2026.

While encouraging Guyanese to exercise regularly, the health minister stressed that physical activity must be matched with better dietary choices if the country is to reduce the impact of chronic non-communicable diseases.