Researchers say that government population estimates reflect understated life expectancy
Researchersat the MacArthur Research network say that current governmentprojections may significantly underestimate the future life expectancyof Americans. By 2050 Americans may live 3.1 to 7.9 years longer thanofficial government projections. The researchers forecast that by 2050life expectancy for females will rise to 89.2-93.3 years and to83.2-85.9 years for males. The study estimates that cumulative outlaysfor Medicare and Social Security could rise by $3.2 to $8.3 trillionfrom current government projections by 2050. Researchers point out thatlonger life expectancy has positive implications for society, includingnew and expanded markets in health care and leisure and a moreexperienced work force. The full report can be downloaded at GlobalAction on Aging, http://www.globalaging.org/index.htm
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