If I am born at the very start of the 21st century, how long I am expected to live on average with all the medical and technological advances?
If I am born at the very start of the 21st century, how long I am expected to live on average with all the medical and technological advances?
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Depends on where you live, and many other factors. US female? Average about 81 years. Lots of spread around that average, plenty of women should be prepare to live past 100. But some (smokers, poor genetics, poor, drug addicts, black, overweight, don’t exercise) are going to be lucky to reach 60.
If you live in the United States, then you can consult the actuarial tables maintained by the SSA. You are currently 25 years old, so go down to the row that says “25” in the first column. Then read the columns to find out that 25 year old men have a life expectancy of 49.82 years, and 25 year old women can expect 55.15 more years. 25 + 50 = 75, and 25 + 55 = 80.
Of course these are national averages. Insurance companies keep much more detailed tables that take into account more relevant factors than just your current age.
Forever, easily
If the longevity escape velocity is achieved by 2035, then if you make it there you can make it anywhere. Gain one more year in life expectancy for every year that you live.