Study finds generations born after 1939 unlikely to reach 100 years of age
Life expectancy gains are stalling, new research shows
- A new study indicates that no generation born after 1939 is likely to achieve an average life expectancy of 100 years.
- The research, published in PNAS, analysed life expectancy trends across 23 high-income nations with low death rates.
- Longevity gains have significantly decelerated in recent decades compared to the rapid increases observed in the first half of the 20th century.
- Early 20th-century surges in life expectancy were primarily driven by substantial reductions in infant mortality rates due to medical advances.
- Researchers suggest these findings offer crucial insights for governments to plan future healthcare systems, pension schemes, and social policies.