Eli5: How is the average lifespan still only around 70 years old given the advancements in technology nowadays?

Question

shouldn’t we have extended the life expectancy to at least 90-100 years with all the advancements we have in medicine now?

In: Biology

Answer 1

All the advancements in the world don’t matter if they don’t reach enough people. Who cares if there’s some crazy new medical breakthrough when you can’t afford to see a doctor in the first place?