Jay OlshanskyAcademic
Emeritus professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois Chicago
Cited in UK press coverage of health & social care
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Across 1 topic, first on 27 Aug 2026.
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“These percentage contributions must be translated into something meaningful in order to be useful and understandable. If it leads to an average life expectancy at birth of higher than 87 years, it's likely to be unrealistic.”
Emeritus professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois Chicago · Elderly care & frailty · 27 Aug 2026 · At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, study says ↗
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- At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, study saystheguardian.com · 27 Aug 2026
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