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Healthy ageing involves more than just living longer; it includes disease freedom, functional ability, and quality of life. This study discusses indicators for assessing healthy ageing in Germany.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Healthy ageing definitions are multifaceted, encompassing survival, disease absence, functional autonomy, wellbeing, and social participation.
A 2012 workshop by the German Association of Epidemiology's Ageing group focused on indicators for a middle-European population.

Framework:

The workshop explored indicators for chronic diseases, multimorbidity, healthy life expectancy, physical activity, cognitive function, and disability.
Discussions aimed to establish a comprehensive set of indicators for assessing healthy ageing.

Implementation:

Presentations focused on prevalence data and developmental trends in Germany.
The workshop facilitated a discussion on the impact of various indicators on population health.

Implications:

This work contributes to refining assessment tools for healthy ageing in Germany.
Findings support the development of evidence-based strategies to promote healthy ageing.