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Understanding How Will Life Expectancy Increase in the Future?

Globally, life expectancy has dramatically increased over the last 200 years, largely due to sanitation and medicine advancements. In the coming decades, the question of **how will life expectancy increase** hinges on radical medical innovations, advanced technologies, and a greater focus on preventative care.

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What percentage of people over 70 have a pacemaker?

While no single definitive percentage exists for all people over 70, studies show pacemaker implantation rates increase significantly with age. A 1988 U.S. study estimated a 2.6% prevalence among those 75 and older, and over 70% of pacemaker recipients are at least 65 years old. The aging of the population and advances in technology mean these numbers are likely to have grown.

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What's the difference between Life Alert and medical alert?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one in four adults aged 65 and older fall each year. When considering options to prevent such situations, many people ask: What's the difference between Life Alert and medical alert? While often used interchangeably, there are important distinctions between this specific brand and the general category.

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