Living longer, Living better: exploring the science and social impact of increased longevity
Over the past century, average life expectancy has doubled, largely due to advancements in healthcare and public health measures. Despite global pandemics, obesity, and the opioid crisis impacting mortality rates, overall mortality continues to improve. This prompts the question: could someone alive today be the first to reach the age of 200? Additionally, what factors contribute to our increased longevity, and is there a natural limit to how long humans can live?
Join Barry Rafe as he reviews current research on longevity, exploring factors influencing mortality differences among population groups, such as gender and socioeconomic status. Contrary to expectations, populations with the largest increase in longevity have also exhibited slower population growth. Barry will look at global population growth and projections. He will also briefly touch on some of the social implications of longevity trends.
about Barry Rafe
Barry brings a wealth of knowledge to this topic. He is a former president of the Actuaries Institute, and has experience as a director, CEO and consultant. Barry presents courses on board governance, strategy and finance for the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). As a Fellow of both the Actuaries Institute and AICD, Barry is highly respected in his field. He has contributed to the body of knowledge through the publication of several research papers on topics including longevity and board governance. Beyond his academic and professional pursuits, Barry is also a skilled presenter and entertainer. He frequently speaks at conferences and serves as an MC for various events. Interestingly, he has honed his presentation skills on the stand-up comedy stage, having performed at numerous comedy clubs in Sydney and even competed in and won rounds in the national Raw Comedy competition.
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