Healthcare Finance News December 29, 2023
Susan Morse

Lifestyle is a bigger factor in how long we live than science, innovation and curative therapies, says Andy Davis of Deloitte.

There’s no reason, if diseases are caught in their early stages, that most of us can’t live until our 90s, according to the Deloitte report, “How employers can spark a movement to live longer. healthier lives.”

The research team identified the top 10 drivers of death and disease, which account for 70% of deaths, according to report coauthor Andy Davis, principal for Deloitte Consulting’s Health Care practice.

Five of these factors are around lifestyle and behavior. Genetics, access to healthcare and a healthy environment also play a role. Behavioral and lifestyle choices to exercise, drink or smoke – all...

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