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

As a nurse that works in a hospital, I have seen people living longer but also the amount of people living with chronic conditions also going up mostly due to poor life habits.