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  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Ethics

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic brought age to the forefront of public health discussions and ethical debates.
  • The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities and societal challenges related to aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the multifaceted role of age in the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To explore ethical implications of age-related public health strategies and societal responses.

Main Methods:

  • The study juxtaposes four domains where age became significant during the pandemic: mass fatalities, social-Darwinist arguments for herd immunity, challenges in late-life care during quarantine, and generational affect.
  • It examines how these domains intersect with issues of racialized disparities and intergenerational equity.

Main Results:

  • Mass fatalities disproportionately affected older adults, exacerbated by unpreparedness.
  • Social-Darwinist arguments for herd immunity implicitly targeted vulnerable older populations.
  • Quarantine measures intensified the challenges of providing care for the elderly.
  • A phenomenon termed 'generational affect' emerged, reflecting perceived intergenerational conflict and anxieties about the future.

Conclusions:

  • The concept of the 'cullable old' can naturalize racialized disparities and contribute to generational anxieties.
  • Age is a critical determinant in pandemic outcomes and societal responses, necessitating nuanced ethical considerations.
  • The pandemic's impact on older adults and intergenerational dynamics requires further investigation and policy development.