Dr George Leeson was interviewed today on BBC Breakfast special - Living longer.
In a special series this week, BBC Breakfast is exploring the changing attitudes to old age, and what a society with a growing number of pensioners means for us all.
> WATCH BBC 'Living Longer' Special: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02grmzd
[ Part I of Living Longer Strand - The science behind living longer, plus inspiring older people who are helping change attitudes]