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According to the Government of India’s Sample Registration System, average life expectancy at birth has climbed from 49.7 years in 1970–75 to 69.0 years in 2013–17, and estimates put it above 70 years for 2019–23. International projections suggest it may now be around 72.0–72.5 years, continuing a long-term upward trajectory. This statistic is merely a revalidation of a fact which we witness in our day to day lives. Thanks to the medical advancements and various other reasons, we are living longer. It is now more and more common to find people cross the age of 90 years or even approach the 100- year mark.
The above statistic brings with it reasons to cheer, but at the same time, issues to ponder upon - physical and mental health challenges, quality and dignity of life, financial independence, social relevance, etc. are issues which plague this space. This editorial does not touch upon these larger issues, but discusses the impact from the perspective of a professional’s career.
Admittedly, our career structures were built for a t
