The increase in life span at ages 40, 60, and 80 is still quite steady throughout the developed world,[1] and we've hardly even begun to apply powerful statisti

The increase in life span at ages 40, 60, and 80 is still quite steady throughout the developed world,[1] and we've hardly even begun to apply powerful statistical techniques to national health care databases to identify best prevention and treatment practices better. [1] "Humans are living longer than ever before. In fact, newborn children in high-income countries can expect to live to more than 100 years. Starting in the mid-1800s, human longevity has increased dramatically and life expectancy is increasing by an average of six hours a day." http://www.prb.org/Journalists/Webcasts/2010/humanlongevity.aspx http://www.prb.org/Journalists/Webcasts/2010/humanlongevity....