The fact that some individuals survive longer than the average isn't an indication of the average outcome.
I sincerely hope that the trend does change direction, but I am currently skeptical.
The handwringing about lifestyle changes is exhausting.
I'm not making judgements, just stating the fact. You obviously seem to have it all figured out though.
Living in the U.S., though, there are some real problems with the healthcare system that came to a head at the same time as (and partly due to) the pandemic.
I just find it interesting that an someone would make predictions about drastically higher life expectancy during a period where the trend isn't even directionally accurate.
I suppose the downturns in 1967-69, 1992-1995, or, historically, the Spanish Flu period were also indicative of a massive break with the historical trend?
It's clear that COVID and overdoses are the overwhelming contributors[1].
1: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2022/...
In other words, I'm not too worried about accidentally committing suicide or overdosing on heroin.
Not some individuals - really wealthy individuals.
> Today's 5-year-olds will likely live to 100
Notably missing from the sentence: "born in rich families" and "who don't fall into the trap of lifelong substance abuse".