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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
The growing challenge of aging populations: Addressing health and societal impacts
Maria Karaflou1, Dimitrios G Goulis2
1Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism private practice, Faros, Neo Psychiko, GR-15451, Athens, Greece.
Abstract:
Aging is a multifactorial process characterized by physiological damage, an increased risk of age-related diseases, and functional deterioration. Aging populations significantly strain social and healthcare resources. Greater understanding of the biology of aging is needed, but is challenging because of the variations in the progression, rate, and phenotype of aging across different organisms, organs, cell types, and molecules. This review discusses the use of new technologies, such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and robotics, to address the increased need for health and care services. Policy must focus on nutrition, physical activity, and improving the built and natural environments to promote public health.
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