We Are Living Longer, How Long?

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"In 1900, the average life expectancy for a newborn was 47.3 years; by 2003, it had reached 77.6 years. But people who turned 65 in 2000 could expect to live much longer, another 18 years. These increases are due not just to medical advances in treating chronic illnesses such as heart disease but also to people adopting healthier lifestyles."

Click our post title to read more about this topic. It is interesting that we are living longer in part due to medical advances, but also because we are becoming more health conscious in general.