[Ageing in contemporary Spanish medicine]

Area of Science:

• Medical History
• Gerontology
• Sociology of Medicine

Context:

• Examines the historical discourse on aging within Spanish medicine.
• Utilizes physician testimonies from the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.
• Situates Spanish medical perspectives within broader Western medical literature.

Purpose:

• To analyze the stance of Spanish medicine on the contemporary debate surrounding age.
• To trace the evolution of medical thought on aging in Spain.
• To compare Spanish medical views with international counterparts.

Summary:

• The study analyzes Spanish medicine's position on aging by examining physician writings from the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.
• It reveals a congruence between Spanish medical perspectives and contemporary Western medical literature on age.

Impact:

• Provides historical context for current gerontological discussions.
• Highlights the interconnectedness of medical thought across different nations.
• Informs understanding of how societal views on aging are reflected in medical discourse.