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[Old age, a problem of today].

E Arquiola1

  • 1Departamento de Salud Pública e Historia de la Ciencia, UCM.

Cuadernos Complutenses De Historia De La Medicina Y De La Ciencia
|January 1, 1993
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Summary

Western societies face a growing challenge with an aging population, impacting social, medical, and anthropological spheres. Addressing this demographic shift requires a collective societal response to manage its complexities.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • The increasing prevalence of old age is a defining demographic trend in contemporary Western societies.
  • Aging presents multifaceted challenges, extending beyond individual experience to societal, medical, and anthropological dimensions.
  • Current societal structures and systems are grappling with the complexities of an aging population.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the pervasive nature of aging as a significant societal issue.
  • To underscore the need for a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to address the challenges of old age.
  • To frame aging not merely as a problem but as a complex challenge requiring innovative solutions.

Summary:

  • Old age is a characteristic phenomenon in Western societies, evolving into a significant social, medical, and anthropological concern.
  • Resolving the issues associated with aging necessitates the involvement of individuals, healthcare systems, administrative bodies, and governmental entities.
  • The aging population poses complex challenges that demand difficult and adaptive responses from society as a whole.

Impact:

  • Recognizes aging as a critical area for social policy and medical research.
  • Emphasizes the interconnectedness of individual well-being and societal structures in the context of aging.
  • Calls for proactive and integrated strategies to manage the societal implications of an aging demographic.

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