The Longevity Story: Opportunities and Considerations

This report delves into the concept of longevity, highlighting how advancements in medical technology, sanitation, preventive care, and lifestyle choices have significantly increased human lifespans—from an average of 45 years in the 1950s to over 73 years today. While early efforts to extend life overlooked aging itself, recent focus on understanding and potentially reversing the aging process has fueled the growth of the longevity industry. Organizations like Altos Labs, Hevolution Foundation, and Pure Health are pioneering technologies and investments aimed at extending healthy lifespans. As these innovations progress, governments must proactively develop strategies to manage the societal, ethical, economic, and policy implications of extended life, ensuring regulatory frameworks, public funding decisions, and infrastructure evolve to support this emerging reality.