Broken Limits to Life Expectancy

Experts have repeatedly predicted that human life expectancy soon will reach a ceiling, but they have been proven wrong every time. Annual increase in life expectancy has not slowed down, and it continues to increase by 3 months every year.

http://science.sciencemag.org/content/296/5570/1029/tab-pdf

Is life expectancy approaching its limit? Many—including individuals planning their retirement and officials responsible for health and social policy—believe it is. The evidence suggests otherwise.

 

 

Published May 28, 2017 5:45 PM - Last modified May 28, 2017 5:45 PM