{
  "id": 8645911,
  "title": "Older, sicker: life-expectancy boost poses health test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/older-sicker-life-expectancy-boost-poses-health-test",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-20T05:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://theadvocate.com.au/story/9353606/older-sicker-life-expectancy-boost-poses-health-test"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australia's life expectancy is set to soar to almost 90 years for women and 86 years for men by 2065, according to the Treasury's latest Intergenerational Report. While the increase marks a policy success, the report warns that the nation must ensure the extra years are spent in good health. Chief Medical Association official Danielle McMullen emphasized the need to address chronic diseases and mental illnesses that afflict people as they live longer. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted the need for higher investments in healthcare, while the population is expected to slow down its growth to 0.9% per year.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}