The elixir of long life exists, but it is not what we think

There is a fact that often goes unnoticed: we are living six years longer than we did twenty years ago, yet we gain only four years of healthy life. On average, we spend the remaining years in less-than-optimal health. This is not a matter of luck, but rather of choices and information.
In the upcoming workshop hosted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), we will discuss longevity not as a passing trend, but as a tangible choice built over time by integrating health, protection, and planning. We will explore why prevention yields returns of up to twenty times the initial investment—despite accounting for less than 5% of global healthcare spending—and why, even though almost everyone claims to be taking steps toward healthy aging, very few do so with true awareness.

Martina Doveri is a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she works with healthcare clients across the EMC region. Previously, she worked at an investment banking firm in Italy, focusing on M&A.
She holds a Master's degree in Administration, Finance, and Control from Bocconi University and studied at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology.
 

Ambra Giuliano is a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), focusing on strategy and transformation within the healthcare and insurance sectors. She has gained experience in research and teaching at the Politecnico di Milano School of Management, as well as with international organizations such as the OECD and Ashoka.
She holds a Joint Honours Master’s degree in Business Management and Politics from the University of Glasgow and a Master’s degree in Management Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano.