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100 Not The New 80 as Life Expectancy Gains Slow

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100 Not The New 80 as Life Expectancy Gains Slow
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Aside from the great strides taken in extending human life and recent fears that those gains may be slowing, what ought to worry us more is that the gap between lifespan and healthspan is widening. Many people now spend their later years battling chronic conditions. It's more valuable to live fewer years in good health than to eke out a longer existence plagued by disease. This shift in perspective challenges us to prioritize not just longevity, but the quality of our extended lives.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 58% chance there will be a culturally significant development in aging research by 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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