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Understanding Longevity: What is the prospective age?

As global life expectancies continue to rise, experts now rely on a more dynamic metric to understand aging. What is the prospective age, and why is this forward-looking concept challenging the traditional, static view of being "old" based solely on years lived?

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What is the difference between chronological age and prospective age?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of centenarians grew by 50% between 2010 and 2020, highlighting the undeniable rise in longevity. This trend makes a vital distinction—the difference between chronological age and prospective age—increasingly important for understanding the modern aging process and its broader societal implications.

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