Office of Population Studies, United Nations - Link to documents describing impact of longevity trends on world population.

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Link to documents describing impact of longevity trends on world population.

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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.
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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".
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Life expectancy of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Peoples (Australia : Age specific death rates and life expectancies. Comparative causes of death.
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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