People are living longer lives, but not healthier ones—and there are four main reasons why.
In 1950, the average American life span was 65 years. Today, it’s more like 77.5 years—an almost 13-year gain.
But that doesn’t mean people are enjoying those bonus years. Only 85% of the average American’s life span is spent in good health, according to a June report from global financial services firm Deloitte. That means the average American can expect to spend nearly 12 years in poor health—making the gain in life span almost a wash. Continue here....
-- Erin Prater
