NFS 143 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: The World Factbook, Calorie Restriction, Cool Whip
15 Nov 2017
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Early detection and new drug-therapies are helping with the elongation of life. Due to biotechnology, we can enhance/help with preventive measures. Watch for malnutrition in the older population. Make sure this population goes outside enough. Elderly people usually keep expired/not fresh food items in their fridge and food pantry: this is a problem because their immune systems are not strong so they have a higher vulnerability to food borne illnesses. Immigration affects population and the age distributions in the populations: social benefits in different countries affect the age distribution, maternity/paternity leaves of absence, access to preschool. 1 in 4 people in the us will be over 65 by 2050: women will be the dominant demographic, 10% of elderly will live alone, 23% of us households will have an elderly person in their home. Aging theories shortening telomeres can impact the longevity of people"s lives.
