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Ageing and disease.

J G Evans1

  • 1Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK.

Ciba Foundation Symposium
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Understanding aging requires moving beyond the traditional disease vs. normal aging dichotomy. This approach is crucial for effective elderly care and gerontological research, focusing on functional problems and multifactorial causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Biomedical Sciences

Background:

  • The traditional distinction between 'normal aging' and 'disease' is problematic for understanding aging populations.
  • This dichotomous thinking, rooted in clinical medicine, is ill-suited for elderly care and gerontological research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the traditional 'normal aging' vs. 'disease' dichotomy.
  • To propose a more appropriate model for understanding aging, functional decline, and interventions in the elderly.
  • To guide future gerontological research by emphasizing multifactorial interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the 'disease' and 'normal aging' concepts.
  • Critique of dichotomous thinking in clinical medicine and gerontology.

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  • Exploration of alternative models for understanding age-associated phenomena.

    • Main Results:

    • The traditional distinction hinders effective clinical practice and research in aging.
    • 'Normal aging' can paradoxically lead to inaction.
    • A model focusing on the interaction of extrinsic and intrinsic factors is more appropriate for gerontology.

    Conclusions:

    • Rethinking the concept of disease is essential for addressing the complexities of aging.
    • Interventions for the elderly should focus on functional problems rather than solely on disease mechanisms.
    • Future research should investigate age-associated phenomena without preconceived notions of their origins, particularly focusing on intrinsic and extrinsic factors.