Generally favorable review of a book by Olshansky and Carnes that argues that large increases in life expectancy are unlikely in near future wihout fundamental advances in the science of aging. (Requires registration, but is reprinted in entirety on Amazon.)
Topics of interest include Excel spreadsheets for life expectancy calculation as well as population statistics.
Canadian government report on impact of changes in life expectancy and healthy life expectancy
Mostly citations but some links to online material
Powerpoint presentation by Tom Kirkwood, who developed an evolutionary theory of longevity which he calls "disposable soma".
Informational website on Gerontology and Aging Research
Roman Life Expectancy: calculations and caveats about accuracy.
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