What age do you expect to live to?

Franz Von Peppercorn · 12-11-2018 10:47AM

BattleCorp wrote: »

^^^^^^^^^^

This is what will probably save the planet.

A bug that we can't fight will wipe out a large percentage of the population. It's only a matter of time.

You’re a delight.

BattleCorp · 12-11-2018 10:58AM

Franz Von Peppercorn wrote: »

You’re a delight.

Doesn't mean that I'm wrong though.

Cleopatra_ · 12-11-2018 12:46PM

Well in 1988 when I was born my life expectancy was 14. Here I am at 30. My life expectancy is now late 30s. I have Cystic Fibrosis. No idea how long I'll really get, doctors can't even give me a strong indication I'll reach 40 but I think it's possible for me to reach mid forties anyway, maybe even 50s.

My lungs are the age of a 59 year old so maybe based on that I could live another 20 odd years? Depends on how fast my lungs deteriorate really.

Pherekydes · 12-11-2018 01:52PM

My parents died at 71 and 77, so split the difference.

My wife's parents died at 79 and 88. Unlucky her!

pxdf9i5cmoavkz · 12-11-2018 01:59PM

When I discover that I have one of the dementia's (family history) I will check out. The problem is that I may forget about this promise because you know... dementia

Emme · 12-11-2018 02:05PM

70s would be enough for me unless I am very rich, very sharp and very fit in my old age. I want to die quickly - ie be dead before I hit the ground so to speak. I have seen enough suffering in my family and a long life is not always a good thing. I am not averse to euthanasia for myself if it is available in Ireland when the time comes, otherwise I would be willing to travel for it.

I think a good few people in the 40s and 50s will be dying earlier than their parents because they have more stressful lives. They have longer commutes and work longer hours. People will also be expected to work longer up to retirement and many will die shortly before or shortly after retirement. Not necessarily a bad thing.

Ghekko · 12-11-2018 02:08PM

Father's side lived into their 80's and 90's. Mums side into 70's but her parents were younger when they died, so who knows. The problems the grandparents had would be easier treated now anyway. I'd like to say 90's as long as I was as with it as my father was - he was still driving in his 90's.

Fitz* · 12-11-2018 02:09PM

Didn't join the 27 club so anything from now onwards is a bonus.

I do like to live life so when the time is up, I won't have any regrets.
Now, I must saw that I do partake in most things a bit too excessively - alcohol, social media, enjoy a take away, etc but I do exercise regularly and don't smoke. Like to get fresh air.

I'd be happy with 75 I would imagine. Hopefully I can go peacefully.

Boom_Bap · 12-11-2018 02:09PM

I'm going to take a crack at 100 with at least 1 robotic limb.

Rubberlegs · 12-11-2018 02:17PM

This is something I have been thinking about lately. I want to live for as long as I can but only if I am healthy. All my grandparent's bar one made it to late 80s/90. I fully expected to see my Dad reach 85 but lost him age 73 from cancer contracted in the workplace. My mother now has cancer for the second time, never smoked, rarely had a drink. It does make me wonder am I next in line to get it and after seeing what it does to someone close now for the third time, it terrifies me. Once I stay healthy and independent I want to live to see great grandchildren, what a privilege that would be!

endacl · 12-11-2018 02:21PM

I’m pretty good shape. Eat well, sleep well, and lots of down time and low stress levels. Decent genetic history, and a nice defined benefits pension.

I’d imagine I’ll be hit by a bus the week after I retire.

CruelCoin · 12-11-2018 02:50PM

80's

I have no intention to live into old age in discomfort and frailty, dribbling from Alzheimers/dementia etc.

Once I feel myself being "past it" then I'll just off myself.

wakka12 · 12-11-2018 05:47PM

mike_ie wrote: »

Flowing Data have a simulator that details the things most likely to lead to a person’s death in any given simulated lifespan.

If I remember correctly, they correlated the causes of death across all ages in the USA to build a statistical model. Enter in your age, ethnicity and gender, and watch your life unfold in front of you. What makes it interesting (to me at least) is the shift in varying causes of death for the different age demographics depending on age.

https://flowingdata.com/projects/2016/death-simulation/death-sim.html

25% of white men die before 60..wtf

rob316 · 12-11-2018 07:36PM

You literally have no control over it. Healthy lifestyle choices are more for the now I believe than seen how long you live. Life is for living, it'll get very boring if you are worried about everything you do or consume.

My grandfather died at 92, a healthy horse of a man who smoked nearly 100 major a day well into his 60s.

Sundew · 12-11-2018 07:39PM

100!
I’ve every intention of picking up me Cheque!

What age do you expect to live to?

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