Global Life Expectancy Growth Stalls, Reaching 100 Years Unlikely
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Global life expectancy gains have slowed since 1939, with future increases unlikely to reach 100 years on average due to the exhaustion of early health improvements; progress now depends on managing chronic diseases and addressing social inequalities, marking a shift from rapid to incremental health advancements.
- After surging for decades, life expectancy around the world seems to have hit a wall Earth.com
- Anyone Born After 1939 Is Unlikely To Live To 100 IFLScience
- Study finds generations born after 1939 unlikely to reach 100 years of age The Independent
- Longevity gains slowing with life expectancy of 100 unlikely, study finds Phys.org
- Life expectancy is STALLING: The average Brit may never reach 100 years of age, experts warn Daily Mail
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