WHO: NUMBER OF PEOPLE OVER 60 YEARS SET TO DOUBLE BY 2050; MAJOR SOCIETAL CHANGES REQUIRED

Contrary to widespread assumptions, the "World report on ageing and health 2015" finds that there is very little evidence that the added years of life are being experienced in better health than was the case for previous generations at the same age. “Unfortunately, 70 does not yet appear to be the new 60,” says Dr John Beard, Director of the Department of Ageing and Life Course at WHO. “But it could be. And it should be”.