Ageing and Longevity

The 100-year life is here. How can we meet the challenges of longevity? An expert explains

Europe's population is maturing and better measures are therefore needed to support the ageing population.

'The proportion of the population that is more than 80 years old in rich and EU countries is set to double by 2050.' Image: UNSPLASH/Sven Mieke

Abhinav Chugh
Content and Partnerships Lead, Expert Network and Content Partners, World Economic Forum
Martha Deevy
Director, Stanford Center on Longevity, Stanford University
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Martha Deevy, Stanford Center on Longevity
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