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Longevity Dividend

Meaning

The collective societal, economic, and health benefits that would accrue from slowing the fundamental processes of biological aging, thereby compressing morbidity and extending the period of healthy lifespan, or healthspan. Rather than simply extending life with chronic disease, the dividend represents the reduction in age-related disease burden, leading to lower healthcare costs, increased productivity from an older, healthier workforce, and enhanced overall quality of life. This concept shifts the focus of research from disease-specific treatments to the underlying mechanisms of aging itself.