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[Population aging and public health. The active aging concept]
Maria Liliana Iliescu1, Georgeta Zanoschi
1Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr T Popa Iaşi, Facultatea de Medicină, Disciplina de Sănătate Publică şi Management.
Summary
Population aging is a global trend, with billions of older adults needing support and societies facing economic challenges. Promoting active aging through healthy lifestyles and accessible services is crucial for quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Public Health
Context:
- Global population aging is a significant demographic shift, driven by improved living conditions and medical advancements.
- By 2025, 1.2 billion elderly individuals are projected globally, with a substantial proportion residing in developing nations.
- The 'Old' Old (80+) population segment is growing at twice the rate of the 60+ group.
Purpose:
- To address the dual challenges of ensuring independence, health, and productivity for the elderly while maintaining societal economic prosperity.
- To explore the multifaceted concept of 'active aging' as a framework for enhancing the quality of life for older adults.
Summary:
- Active aging is influenced by a complex interplay of social, economic, personal, behavioral, health service, environmental, gender, and cultural factors.
- Promoting active aging necessitates comprehensive programs that encourage healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, physical activity, and chronic illness prevention.
- The focus is on enabling older adults to maintain independence, health, and productivity, contributing to societal well-being.
Impact:
- Requires significant economic, financial, and social adaptations to support an aging population.
- Highlights the need for integrated strategies that promote well-being and economic sustainability in aging societies.
- Emphasizes the role of policy and public health initiatives in fostering healthy and active aging across diverse populations.
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