Editorial
Solving the longevity puzzle
Increasing life expectancy was one of the greatest achievements of the last century—but it’s also brought new challenges. It’s time for governments to address them, writes Jay Elwes
People are living longer lives. In the course of the last century, improvements in diet, sanitation, medical science and healthcare drove a steady increase in longevity, both in Britain and around the world. This change, unique in history, is perhaps the greatest triumph of the postwar period.