FUTURE FLASH: CAN AGING BE OUR GREATEST OPPORTUNITY?

Neerja Nagarajan from McKinsey Health Institute discusses the potential of aging as a significant opportunity. She challenges the negative narrative surrounding increased lifespan, emphasizing the potential for healthy aging to unlock substantial benefits. Nagarajan highlights the possibility of adding 45 billion healthy years globally by matching healthspan to lifespan. She points out the potential for GDP growth and increased consumer spending in health and wellness. An IMF report indicates significant cognitive improvements in older adults. Nagarajan outlines avenues for investment in health systems and social determinants of health. She presents a study showing a positive return on investment for healthy longevity interventions across various countries. She emphasizes the roles of the public, social, and private sectors in promoting healthy aging. Nagarajan concludes that this century can be one of healthier lives and more sustainable communities.