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Life Expectancy in the United States - Declining for Over a Decade

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There is a buzz about longevity. Many people feel that we are on the brink of a lifespan revolution. There is talk of making living to 100 the new norm. But the reality is just the opposite.

So, I thought I should.

The truth:

Life expectancy is actually declining. Since its peak in 2014, the average lifespan in the United State has declined about 0.5 years. This may not sound like much. But considering the trend has been consistent and represents the average of a population of over 300 million people, it’s a hug deal.

My big fear…..This is just the beginning and that this trend will continue.

Why? Because even though we have more and better medical technology than ever, our environment is increasingly unhealthy. The world has become obesogenic, diabetogenic, and addicted. This is crippling our ability to live long and live well.

Figure 1: Life Expectancy from Birth (2003 – 2023)

Visit Longetrics.org/blog or fullscope.org/blog for the complete post!

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Manage episode 497034331 series 2839461
Content provided by Bill Brandenburg, MD, Bill Brandenburg, and MD. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bill Brandenburg, MD, Bill Brandenburg, and MD or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

There is a buzz about longevity. Many people feel that we are on the brink of a lifespan revolution. There is talk of making living to 100 the new norm. But the reality is just the opposite.

So, I thought I should.

The truth:

Life expectancy is actually declining. Since its peak in 2014, the average lifespan in the United State has declined about 0.5 years. This may not sound like much. But considering the trend has been consistent and represents the average of a population of over 300 million people, it’s a hug deal.

My big fear…..This is just the beginning and that this trend will continue.

Why? Because even though we have more and better medical technology than ever, our environment is increasingly unhealthy. The world has become obesogenic, diabetogenic, and addicted. This is crippling our ability to live long and live well.

Figure 1: Life Expectancy from Birth (2003 – 2023)

Visit Longetrics.org/blog or fullscope.org/blog for the complete post!

  continue reading

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