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[Changes in the concept of aging and what it involves]

F Stelzner1

  • 1Chirurgische Universitätsklinik, Bonn-Venusberg.

Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Kongress
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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Human lifespan extension presents new societal challenges. Increased numbers of elderly individuals, both ill and active, require adaptation, impacting intergenerational dynamics and scientific engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Evolutionary Biology

Context:

  • Human lifespan has significantly increased compared to other organisms.
  • Societies now manage a larger population of elderly individuals, encompassing both healthy and ill states.
  • Historically, the elderly were revered; contemporary society faces new challenges with a growing aged demographic.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the societal implications of prolonged human lifespan.
  • To examine the relationship between aging, inactivity, and scientific progress.
  • To understand the evolving intergenerational attitudes in the context of increased longevity.

Summary:

  • Unlike other species with variable lifespans, humans have achieved significant life extension.
  • While creativity remains consistent across age groups, prolonged life correlates with costly inactivity, impacting scientific engagement.
  • This dynamic fosters a generational reserve, where the young politely tolerate the elderly.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for societal structures to accommodate extended lifespans.
  • Suggests a potential link between longevity, inactivity, and scientific advancement.
  • Underscores the evolving social perception and integration of the elderly population.

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