It is a fundamental goal of society to afford everyone the chance for a long, productive life, but it is a challenge that we are not yet meeting, as life expectancy diverges enormously across states, counties, towns, and even neighborhoods. How do we extend longer, healthier lives to more Americans? As some might imagine, there is not one singular cause of these inequities. Research shows that they are the cumulative consequences of inequalities that begin before birth and extend into late life—and represent the cumulative impact of poverty and disadvantage. Until we contemplate the full scope of the challenge, it will be hard to offer anything more than piecemeal solutions. In this podcast episode from Stanford Center on Longevity, Transportation For America Director Beth Osborne discusses the impact of highways on surrounding communities and traffic safety for automobiles and pedestrians alike. Link to the episode ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eEggd_dT National Council on Aging, AARP, Ken Stern.
