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Aging: overview.

D Harman1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha 68198-4635, USA. dharman@unmc.edu

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|January 25, 2002
PubMed
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Aging, a universal biological process, leads to cellular damage and functional decline. Understanding aging is crucial for increasing human life expectancy and lifespan, addressing associated societal challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biogerontology
  • Cellular Aging

Background:

  • Aging is a universal biological process characterized by the accumulation of deleterious changes in cells and tissues.
  • These changes progressively impair physiological function, leading to increased mortality risk.
  • Factors influencing aging include development, genetics, environment, disease, and an intrinsic aging process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the factors influencing human life expectancy and maximum lifespan.
  • To highlight the necessity of understanding the aging process for future interventions.
  • To discuss the implications of aging for societal structures and healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of historical trends in average life expectancy at birth (ALE-B).

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  • Examination of mortality patterns and their relationship to physiological age.
  • Review of existing theories of aging, including the free radical theory.

    • Main Results:

    • Human ALE-B has increased significantly over millennia due to improved living conditions, now approaching a plateau of approximately 85 years.
    • The inherent aging process becomes the primary determinant of mortality after age 28, limiting ALE-B and maximum lifespan (MLS) to around 122 years.
    • Current societal measures for elder care are becoming inadequate due to demographic and lifestyle shifts.

    Conclusions:

    • Deepening the understanding of aging mechanisms is essential for significant increases in ALE-B and MLS.
    • Future efforts must focus on applying aging research to ameliorate medical, economic, and social issues.
    • Prospects for extending functional life span and improving elderly well-being are promising.