Tag: Demography

A recent country-level analysis of life expectancy among several European nations shows changes in life expectancy trends and how well-designed national policies can reduce or minimize exposure to risk factors, thus improving life expectancy [1]. Slowdown in life expectancy increase Life expectancy has grown in high-income countries since at least 1900, except during the two...

Mortality among Americans aged 25-44 has risen substantially between 2011 and 2023, a new study has found, and it remains high even after having passed the COVID-related peak [1]. Riches to rags Despite the US being one of the world’s richest countries, Americans’ average life expectancy has been lagging behind that of comparable countries by...

How long can people live? This is not just a foundational question in science. The answer has important public policy implications and is of interest to us all. Recent scientific evidence has revealed the answer, so what’s next in humanity’s never-ending battle against disease and the persistent ravages of aging? Larger increases in lifespan not...

A new study has suggested that radical life extension is all but impossible in this century [1], and it has made waves among people interested in living longer. Out of steam? A paper titled “Implausibility of radical life extension in humans in the twenty-first century” was destined to ignite controversy in the longevity community. Published...

Researchers have shown that 44.4% of cancer deaths worldwide can be attributed to preventable risk factors, including behavioral and environmental ones [1]. Avoidable deaths It is well known that many cancer cases occur due to behavioral and environmental and factors such as smoking and pollution, which makes them theoretically preventable. This is thoroughly confirmed in...

Scientists have shown yet again that adherence to the Mediterranean diet is positively correlated with longer and healthier lives – this time in a large-scale population study spanning 130 countries [1]. Olive oil in, meat mostly out The so-called Mediterranean diet is one of the most well-researched in the world. It is heavy on olive...