expectancy

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Although opponents argued this definition was too broad, McArthur said he did not believe the definition should include life expectancy, citing advice from medical experts.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

It is incurable, with a median life expectancy of 12 to 18 months—in other words, a death sentence.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

One problem, as Fronstin puts it, is that “average” life expectancy doesn’t really help any individual very much — half of people will live longer than the average, and some will live much longer.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

If untreated, acromegaly can lead to serious health problems and shorten life expectancy by about 10 years.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

The Nest Houses have reached their life expectancy.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven