Comments on: Average U.S. Life Expectancy Tops 78

Mortality Falls In All Leading Causes Of Death, But Still Lags Behind 30 Other Countries

[stn_sage]

I wouldn''t assume that this projected increase to 78 for those born in 2006 is a given!

Considering we are entering a whole new period in history; with rising food prices and shortages ahead, polluted water supplies, increased radiation from the sun due to ozone depletion, rationing of medical services, an increase in diseases which there are no cures for yet, potential widescale unemployment, homelessness, and violence!

No, I''d be surprised if the majority of the cohort born in 2006 is alive in 78 years from now! In fact, I''d bet against it! But---you never know! :)

[lovesamerica]

Yeah!!!! Now I can work until I am 75!!!!!

[dobbershome]

Hope I die before I get old.

[xraytwonine]

what does it matter if you live longer if your health will be in such a bad condition because of all the pollution, chemically engineered food and irresponsible medicine...and warfare

[lochlan-2009]

"Average U.S. Life Expectancy Tops 78"

An article solely for McCain and his supporters.

[libh8er]

There is a new industry now of flying you to India for all your operation/surgery.
Posted by lovegetpeace at 04:31 PM : Jun 11, 2008

Gee, wonder why Teddy didn''t go to India or Cuba for his brain surgery? Do you think he''s just not aware of this wonderful opportunity?

[lovegetpeace]

Folks,
America ranks #42 in Infant Mortality Rate in the modern world:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2091rank.html

America ranks #47 in Life Expectancy Rate in the modern world:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2102rank.html

America got the #1 highest healthcare cost (twice (2X) 2nd place Sweden): http://dll.umaine.edu/ble/U.S.%20HCweb.pdf

Where is our $$$ going in this Capitalist capital of the world? What good is our advanced/high-tech medicine if nobody can afford it?

There is a new industry now of flying you to India for all your operation/surgery. See http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/18/health/webmd/main2104425.shtml

[ponco seno]

Average U.S. Life Expectancy Tops 78


Good, we can''t afford to pay social security pass 75.

[libh8er]

Sorry, Ted....you''re BELOW average! LOL

[grammawhamma]

I don''t understand why we as a society complain about over population, dwindling social security funds, high cost of health care, etc.....and then yet we strive to live forever.

Some care to explain this to me?