title: [Longevity from the medical point of view--an increasing problem for life insurers].
abstract: Longevity is one of the most challenging processes for the developed societies in western countries. Social security systems and private insurance companies calculate their promises on the basis of demographic facts. The article will give an overview about the development of longevity in recent years, the most important studies and theories and the causes from a medical perspective.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Becher
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tatarkin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D020811:Biomedical Technology / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007352:Insurance, Life / Q000639:trends*; D008136:Longevity; D008297:Male; D010415:Pensions; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012943:Social Security / Q000639:trends*