Abstract
We each have a life expectancy, no matter how old we are.
Theoretically, we should all be able to live healthfully to an age well beyond our current experience.
Early diagnosis and state of the art management of conditions can significantly prolong life span, with good quality of life. This is one important aspect of “prevention.”
Organ transplantation, as well as the development of techniques to grow new organ tissue, can greatly prolong life span.
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Caplan, R.M. (2023). Life Expectancy. In: Long Life Strategy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44518-7_5
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