Study: Babies Born this Decade Can Expect to Reach 100

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By Brett Israel
Oct 5, 2009 3:01 PMNov 20, 2019 1:29 AM
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Babies born in rich nations today have the best shot at becoming centenarians. That's if current life expectancy trends continue, according to the study published in The Lancet. Not only will these babies live longer, but they'll be healthier well into old age.

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