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Bookmark or Share- We’re living longer lives, but not healthier ones | World Economic ForumAlthough average global life expectancy more than doubled between 1800 and 2017 – from 30 to 73 years – the report says the proportion of people’s lives lived in poor or moderate health has remained unchanged at 50%. We are living longer, but still spending 50% of our lives in poor or moderate health. Image: McKinsey Health Institute.
- US life expectancy is falling – here’s why - The World Economic ForumThese 5 simple habits could add years to your life. According to the American Medical Association, life expectancy began to slow in the US during the 1980s. By 1998, it had fallen behind the average life expectancy among OECD nations. And by 2011, it had stopped increasing. Rising drug deaths.
- How income affects life expectancy | World Economic ForumHow income affects life expectancy. Sep 25, 2015. Wealthy and middle-class baby boomers can expect to live substantially longer than their parents’ generation. Meanwhile, life expectancy for the poor hasn’t increased and may even be declining, according to a report published Thursday by several leading economists.
- How will new technologies benefit ageing and longevity? | World ...The rise in new technologies will benefit healthy ageing and longevity by enabling people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives at all ages. For example, technological innovations have been deployed to keep people physically active, enable independent living such as by detecting falls, smart home technology, early detection of diseases and ...
- The Hispanic paradox: scientists finally find out why Latinos age more ...Now, however, it has been shown that the real answer is much simpler: Latinos just age more slowly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Latinos in the United States live an average of three years longer than Caucasians, with a life expectancy of 82 versus 79. At any age, healthy Latino adults face a 30% lower risk of ...
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