We're living longer but in poorer health, warns thinktank

Life expectancy is increasing, but the number of years of healthy life in retirement is not keeping up, with dramatic variations seen across the countryAdults are spending an increasing number of their retirement years in poor health, a thinktank on ageing and population has warned.The report, which focuses on the situation facing those approaching retirement, also highlights the growing inequalities in life expectancy around the country.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 24, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Ageing Life expectancy Science Society Health Older people Source Type: news