Children Quote by Lynda Gratton
““Basically in every decade since 1840, life expectancy has increased by two to three years. So if a child born in 2007 has a 50 per cent probability of living to 104, then a child born a decade earlier (1997) has a 50% chance of reaching 101 or 102; a decade earlier (1987) the range is 98 to 100; a decade earlier (1977) 95 to 98; for 1967 it is to 92 to 96; and a decade earlier still (1957) the range is 89 to 94, and so on.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on demographics, 2023
Life expectancy has risen steadily, adding 2‑3 years each decade since 1840, extending typical lifespans for successive generations.
In simple terms: People live longer each decade.
Key Takeaway
Plan for longer healthy lives.
Themes
health
demographics
longevity
planning
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
informative
statistical
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- insurance
- career development
- family budgeting
- healthcare policy
Key Concepts
statistics
population trends
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How will longer lives affect your personal goals?
- What policies should adapt to rising longevity?
A Different Perspective
Assumes trends continue unchanged despite possible future health crises.
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