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Preventive medicine: the objectives.

R Doll

    Ciba Foundation Symposium
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Preventive medicine aims to extend lifespan and reduce disability. Achieving a median age of death around 90 requires reducing mortality from major diseases like cancer and heart disease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Gerontology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Mortality rates have significantly decreased over the past century due to improved living standards, medical advancements, and disease prevention strategies.
    • The age distribution of deaths has shifted dramatically, with most deaths now occurring at older ages (80-85 years).
    • Continued improvements in preventive medicine are expected, with a realistic goal of increasing the median age of death to approximately 90 years.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key areas for intervention in preventive medicine to prolong life and reduce disability.
    • To explore the potential impact of reducing age-specific mortality rates on overall healthspan and disability prevalence.
    • To emphasize the societal perception and acceptance of preventive medicine goals.

    Main Methods:

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    • Analysis of historical mortality trends and age-specific death rates.
    • Identification of major causes of premature death (under 85 years) including neoplasms, ischemic heart disease, and vascular diseases.
    • Consideration of emerging diseases and potential epidemics.
    • Discussion of the relationship between reduced mortality and disability prevalence.

    Main Results:

    • A substantial reduction in mortality from neoplasms, ischemic heart disease, and vascular diseases is necessary to reach a median age of death of 90 years.
    • The impact of reduced mortality on disability prevalence remains uncertain, with differing expert opinions.
    • Societal perception and subjective assessments play a crucial role in the feasibility and acceptance of preventive medicine objectives.

    Conclusions:

    • Raising the median age of death to 90 is an achievable objective for preventive medicine.
    • Addressing major non-communicable diseases is critical for further life extension.
    • Preventive medicine strategies must integrate public perception and education to ensure societal desirability and effective implementation.