The realistic truth about old age revealed by South Korea's survival statistics

Key points in 3 lines

1. According to a joint survey by Statistics Korea, the National Pension Service and the National Health Insurance Service (as of March 2023), surviving to age 80 was described as a great blessing.
2. The survival probability is 86% at age 70, 54% at 75, 30% at 80, 15% at 85 and 5% at 90, and the average age at which people can remain healthy and active was analysed as 76 to 78.
3. The article stresses that connection, consideration, laughter, health care and a grateful attitude are important, and that people should cherish the present moment.

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