By Boston Consulting Group (BCG) –
As the global population ages, many economies are bracing for a one-two punch: a shrinking workforce colliding with rising health and social care costs—the so-called “gray wave.” Healthy aging holds the potential not just to offset these impacts, but to add trillions in economic value by keeping people active, productive, and independent longer. What do we mean by healthy aging? The World Health Organization defines it as “the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age.”
The benefits of healthy aging aren’t just economic, they’re personal. A longer life in good health means more time spent doing the things we value, from traveling and connecting with family and friends to contributing to our communities. BCG’s Global Study on Longevity, conducted for the St. Moritz Longevity Forum, surveyed 9,350 respondents across 19 countries. The study confirms that this vision of enjoying a long, healthy, satisfying life resonates with people from all backgrounds across the globe, even if they’re unsure how to achieve it.
