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1Pôle de gériatrie, Centre Hospitalier du Valais romand, Hôpital du Valais, 1920 Martigny.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|November 14, 2018
Summary
Maintaining good health in older age involves regular physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. These preventive measures reduce mortality, disease risk, and functional decline, enhancing quality of life in later years.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Preventive Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Increased life expectancy raises concerns about the quality of life in advanced age, specifically regarding disability.
- Maintaining health and independence in later life is a significant public health challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature on preventive measures for maintaining good health in advanced age.
- To identify lifestyle factors contributing to a better quality of life in later years.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on health in advanced age.
- Analysis of preventive strategies and their impact on health outcomes.
Main Results:
- Regular, moderate physical activity (e.g., walking) significantly reduces all-cause mortality and the risk of major diseases like stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
- Physical activity also prevents falls and functional decline in seniors.
- A healthy lifestyle, including non-smoking, limited alcohol, good nutrition, updated immunizations, and vitamin D supplementation, is crucial for better health in later life.
Conclusions:
- Preventive measures, including physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices, are key to ensuring a good quality of life in extended years.
- These strategies can mitigate disability and promote well-being among the elderly population.
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