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Many people wonder if they will live to be 100. Experts say that even though healthcare has improved, it is unlikely for most people. Life expectancy growth in rich countries is slowing down, suggesting there may be a limit to how long we can live.
In the past, people lived much shorter lives. In the 20th century, life expectancy grew by three years per decade in wealthier regions. Some thought that babies born in the 21st century would easily reach 100, but that hasn’t happened.
Recent studies show that the rate at which life expectancy is increasing has slowed in many countries, with the US being affected the most by issues like the opioid crisis. However, some experts believe that with proper policies and investments in healthcare, we could see people living longer in the future.
In conclusion, while there may be limits to how long humans can live, it’s a positive thing that life expectancy is still going up. Celebrating how long we can live is important.
Vocabulary List:
- Expectancy /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ (noun): The state of expecting or the likelihood of an event occurring often related to the length of life.
- Limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ (noun): A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.
- Growth /ɡroʊθ/ (noun): The process of increasing in physical size number value or significance.
- Policies /ˈpɒl.ɪ.siːz/ (noun): A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
- Investments /ɪnˈvɛst.mənts/ (noun): The action or process of investing money for profit or material results.
- Celebrate /ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt/ (verb): To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
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