David Rehkopf explores why healthy longevity is shaped not only by personal choices, but also by the social and economic conditions in which people live.
In this profile from the Stanford Center on Longevity, incoming director David Rehkopf shares how his work bridges biology, data science, and sociology to better understand the factors that influence healthy aging. Moving beyond individual health habits, Rehkopf highlights how income, policy, and access to resources create significant differences in who benefits from longer lives. His research emphasizes the need for evidence-based solutions that help governments, employers, and communities reduce health disparities and ensure that the opportunities of longer lives are accessible to everyone.
Read the full article here: https://longevity.stanford.edu/david-rehkopf-on-the-longevity-class-divide/
