Fop 1 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Half of babies 'will live to 100' Life expectancy has been increasing for 165 years More than half of babies now born in the UK and other wealthy nations will live to 100 years, researchers say. The study, published in The Lancet journal, also says the extra years are spent with less serious disability. Data from more than 30 developed countries shows that since 1950 the probability of surviving past 80 years of age has doubled for both sexes. One expert said healthy behaviours for all ages was the key to enjoying living a long life. Professor Kaare Christensen, of the Danish Ageing Research Centre at the University of Southern Denmark, who led the study, said life expectancy had been increasing since 1840 and there was no sign of this trend slowing down. People are not only living longer than they did previously, but also they are living longer, with less disability and fewer functional limitations Professor Kaare Christensen, University of Southern Denmark He said: "The linear increase in record life expectancy for more than 165 years does not suggest a looming limit to human lifespan. "If life expectancy were approaching a limit, some deceleration of progress would probably occur." In 1950 the probability of surviving for between 80 and 90 years of age was, on average, 15 to 16% for women and 12% for men. In 2002, these figures had risen to 37% for women and 25% for men. The study points out that until the 1920s, improvements in infant and childhood survival contributed most to the increase in life expectancies. Since then the increases have been fuelled by progress in the survival of the elderly, which has been particularly evident since the 1970s. Four 'ages of man' The researchers said that man could now be regarded as having four stages of life - child, adult, young old age and old old age. They said there was no evidence that the old old age group were unhealthier than their younger counterparts, partly because the frailest people died first, leaving the most robust to survive past 85. Danish research had shown that as many as 30% to 40% of individuals were independent from the ages of 92 to 100. And a study of US super-centenarians (age 110 to 119 years) showed that, even at these advanced ages, 40% needed little assistance or were independent. Professor Christensen said that in the UK and other countries there was evidence of a postponement in the limitations and disabilities caused by ill-health, despite an increase in chronic diseases. This was because of improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses such as heart disease and cancer. He said: "Increasing numbers of people at old and very old ages will pose major challenges for health-care systems. "Present evidence, however, suggests that people are not only living longer than they did previously, but also they are living longer, with less disability and fewer functional limitations." Professor Alan Maryon-Davis, president of the Faculty of Public Health, said: "You can argue about the predictions, but the bottom line is that prevention really is better than cure. "We're not just adding years to life - but also life to our years. "It's great that as a nation we're living longer and staying younger - but let's do what we can to help those who find it harder to lead healthy lives." The Department of Health said rising life expectancy would have an impact on the future funding of care services in England. A spokesman said it would look at the study's findings. "We know that the shape of our society is changing... We want to make sure that people who are living longer continue to enjoy a good quality of life. By 2040 we expect 1.7m more adults will have a care need. "We want to be able to offer really good care to everyone who needs it, so we need to radically change the way the system is funded." Plans for a National Care Service to provide free at-home support for elderly people in the greatest need were announced by the prime minister at the Labour Party conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41318 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Half of babies 'will live to 100' Life expectancy has been increasing for 165 years More than half of babies now born in the UK and other wealthy nations will live to 100 years, researchers say. . Top half or bottom half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20421 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Whatever happened to 'this will be the first generation to live less long than their parents' quote I remember re: childhood obesity? In fact here's a quote from just 3 days ago: They have warned that today's children run a real risk of being the first generation to die at an earlier age than their parents. Daily Mail mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Whatever happened to 'this will be the first generation to live less long than their parents' quote I remember re: childhood obesity? In fact here's a quote from just 3 days ago: They have warned that today's children run a real risk of being the first generation to die at an earlier age than their parents. Daily Mail mind. They're reporting this one too.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...esearchers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41318 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Irrelevant since we are all dying on 12/12/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14000 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 That gives us two months on Fifa 2012 at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 That gives us two months on Fifa 2012 at least. Ranger 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 FOP fuck off with this NSFW shit you continue to persist with, it's not even slightly amusing. I hope your dumbells drop on on your fucking head you boring cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Whatever happened to 'this will be the first generation to live less long than their parents' quote I remember re: childhood obesity? In fact here's a quote from just 3 days ago: They have warned that today's children run a real risk of being the first generation to die at an earlier age than their parents. Daily Mail mind. That's the other half, those that don't exercise and eat . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 FOP fuck off with this NSFW shit you continue to persist with, it's not even slightly amusing. I hope your dumbells drop on on your fucking head you boring cunt. Only obeying so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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