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Title Calculation of Life Expectancy
Description Concise explanation of the mathematics of life expectancy calculation with links to related concepts.
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New Additions at Aging - Life Expectancy

Healthy Life Expectancy : Offers an international comparison of disability adjusted life expectancies.
Between Zeus and the Salmon : Online version of multi-author book describing biology and demography of longevity. Book can be ordered from National Academy Press.
Book review: Beyond the 120 Year Diet - Dr. Walford : Discusses Calorie Restriction (CRAN / CRON) - how it works and how to safely implement it. (Eds note: not much evidence exists in humans for this strategy, but it does have evidence from rodent model...
GAO Report on Anti-Aging Prodcts : Describes the marketing in the US of unproven approaches to "life extension".
Genetics of Longevity : Powerpoint presentation by Tom Kirkwood, who developed an evolutionary theory of longevity which he calls "disposable soma".
Innovita Research Institute : Research on aging, molecular concepts of aging, cloning and age-related diseases such as Alzheimers, Werner syndrome, and Parkinsons.
Life expectancy of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Peoples (Australia : Age specific death rates and life expectancies. Comparative causes of death.
Office of Population Studies, United Nations : Link to documents describing impact of longevity trends on world population.
Premature Death in the New Independent States : Causes of increased deaths in former states of the USSR. Book chapter viewable online at National Academy Press site.
Review of The Quest for Immortality: Science at the Frontiers of Aging : Generally favorable review of a book by Olshansky and Carnes that argues that large increases in life expectancy are unlikely in near future wihout fundamental advances in the science of aging. (Requi...
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