A recent study has found that Baby Boomers are more likely to suffer from poor health compared to previous generations at the same age, despite having a longer life expectancy. Researchers at the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL) found that those born since 1945 have higher rates of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart problems, leading to a phenomenon called “generational health drift.”
A study suggests that Generation X faces more health issues compared to the Baby Boomer generation.
The study, published in the *Journals of Gerontology*, analyzed health data from over 100,000 individuals aged 50 or older across the US, England, and Europe between 2004 and 2018. The research shows that conditions like obesity, diabetes, and poor mental health are becoming more prevalent in post-war generations, including Generation X, who also face a higher risk of deteriorating health than Baby Boomers did at the same age. Researchers emphasize the need for greater preventative health measures as life expectancy continues to rise.
