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WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

• [New] Poised to address a critical gap in the global health landscape, the Society for Brain Health will serve as a formal body of scientists, educators and policymakers focused on enhancing cognitive capacity, longevity, and proactive health optimization. News-Medical
• [New] In the coming decade, the demographics of one of the most devastating diseases of old age will shift dramatically in the United States. AL DIA News
• [New] Cancer incidence is expected to rise globally due to population growth and ageing. Rare Disease Advisor
• [New] Conventional forces could become a key area of cooperation with Russia, such as improving the North's ageing air-defense systems. THE Journal
• [New] The ageing fleet of aircraft and persistently low readiness rates pose significant risks, particularly as the U.S. Air Force's capabilities may decline in the event of a future conflict with China. eplaneai
• [New] Smart sensing networks might play an increasingly central role in longevity strategies in 2026 and beyond. Mondaq
• 2026 will be in favor of smarter treatments that enhance skin quality, support cellular health, and promote graceful ageing over time. JustLuxe
• As many as 80% of the elderly population is expected to live in low- and middle-income countries by 2050. SUPA71
• The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented demographic shift, with the elderly population expected to double by 2050. SUPA71
• Under BAU, 2024-2050 DALYs are projected to rise by 71.4%, driven mainly by resistance prevalence and population ageing, with additional contributions from population growth and infection incidence. PubMed Central (PMC)
• By 2030, $8 trillion might be spent annually on longevity-related products. The Atlantic
• Longevity-linked products are big business We might spend $8 trillion annually on them by 2030. MIT Technology Review
• The new retirement system will gradually move away from the set age of 65, which is in line with Canada's goals for a stable economy and an ageing population. Taifu Judo Club
• Kerala has become the first Indian state to announce a dedicated Elderly Budget in its Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) State Budget, drawing national attention to ageing-related policy challenges. Guidely
• The South Australian Government has released South Australia's Plan for Ageing Well 2026 to 2036 - a bold and future-focused roadmap to ensure that as people live longer, they can also live better. DHS
• As respiratory risks remain elevated during seasonal peaks, the focus on elderly respiratory health reflects broader efforts to strengthen resilience across Mexico's healthcare system. Mexico Business
• In 2026, elderly respiratory health will be defined by integration rather than innovation alone. Mexico Business
• Demographic trends, particularly an ageing US population and heightened demand for retirement income solutions, are expected to keep annuity sales elevated. InvestmentNews
• A rise in the state pension age will plunge more than a hundred thousand people into poverty. BBC News

Last updated: 04 March 2026