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Three score and ten

D A O'Rourke

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |March 13, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The average human lifespan, excluding early deaths, is around 70 years and has remained stable for millennia. Contrary to expectations, hard work and stress do not appear to shorten this natural life expectancy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Human Longevity Studies
    • Anthropology

    Background:

    • Historical and anthropological data suggest a consistent average human lifespan.
    • Understanding the factors influencing natural life expectancy is crucial for public health and aging research.

    Observation:

    • Excluding infant and child mortality, the average natural human life span is approximately 70 years.
    • This average lifespan has shown remarkable stability over several thousand years.
    • There is little evidence of significant change in this natural life span over extended periods.

    Findings:

    • The average natural life span remains consistently around 70 years.
    • Factors such as hard work and stress do not appear to decrease longevity.
    • Evidence suggests that increased work and stress may not negatively impact, and could potentially even increase, natural life span.

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    Implications:

    • Current societal assumptions about the impact of lifestyle on natural life span may require re-evaluation.
    • Further research is needed to understand the biological and social mechanisms behind this observed longevity.
    • These findings could inform public health strategies and our understanding of human adaptation to environmental and social pressures.