ISBN:
0815796307
,
9780815796305
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (ix, 296 p)
,
ill
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Coping with Methuselah
DDC:
304.6/45
Keywords:
Life expectancy Congresses Social aspects
;
Longevity Congresses Social aspects
;
Medical technology Congresses Social aspects
;
Old age Congresses Social aspects
;
Socioeconomic Factors
;
Aged
;
Health Services for the Aged trends
;
Life Expectancy trends
;
Health Services Needs and Demand
;
Longevity ethics
;
Medical economics
;
Electronic books
;
Konferenzschrift
Abstract:
Many medical authorities predict that average life expectancy could well exceed 100 years by mid century and rise even higher soon thereafter. This astonishing prospect, brought on by the revolution in molecular biology and information technology, confronts policymakers and public health officials with a host of new questions. How will increased longevity affect local and global demographic trends, government taxation and spending, health care, the workplace, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid? What ethical and quality-of-life issues are raised by these new breakthroughs? In Coping with Methuselah, a group of practicing scientists and public policy experts come together to address the problems, challenges, and opportunities posed by a longer life span. This book will generate discussion in political, social, and medical circles and help prepare us for the extraordinary possibilities that the future may hold.
Abstract:
Front Cover -- Inside Flap -- Title Page -- Copyright Information -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- The Impact of the Revolution in Biomedical Research on Life Expectancy by 2050 -- Our Uncertain Demographic Future -- The Changing Face of Health Care -- Labor Market Effects of Dramatic Longevity Improvement -- The Impact of Major Improvements in Life Expectancy on the Financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid -- Ethical Aspects of Major Increases in Life Span and Life Expectancy -- Increased Life Expectancy: A Global Perspective -- Contributors -- Index -- Back Cover.
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction / Henry J. Aaron and William B. SchwartzThe impact of the revolution in biomedical research on life expectancy by 2050 / John T. Potts and William B. Schwartz. Comment by Nicholas Wade -- Our uncertain demographic future / Henry J. Aaron and Benjamin H. Harris. Comment by Stephen Goss -- The changing face of health care / Alan M. Garber and Dana P. Goldman -- Labor market effects of dramatic longevity improvement / Gary Burtless. Comment by Dora L. Costa -- The impact of major improvements in life expectancy on the financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid / John B. Shoven. Comment by William G. Gale -- Ethical aspects of major increases in life span and life expectancy / Alexander M. Capron. Comment by Margaret P. Battin -- Increased life expectancy: a global perspective / Barry P. Bosworth and Benjamin Keys. Comment by Martin Baily.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Papers presented at a conference held at the Brookings Institution, April 2002
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