Since the 1960s, the world has witnessed a remarkable rise in life expectancy at birth, reflecting progress in healthcare, sanitation and living standards. Globally, average life expectancy increased ...

Back in 1950, the global average life expectancy was just 48 years. Today, it has risen to 72.6 and is projected to climb into the high 80s by 2050. Check out this video to see the top ten countries ...

Gurven is distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and the author of “Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer.” We’re living in the age of the ...

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