Category: Geriatrics; social care; preventive care; vaccines
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Secrets to Live Long
Life expectancy is on the rise in India, so is the proportion of older adults. In 2035, it will be about 20% of the whole population and is estimated to be 50% by 2050. Healthy aging means also inheriting the right genes. But we can’t choose our family, so how do we turn the odds…
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Pneumonia in old age
What is pneumonia Pneumonia is inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses. The germs may be breathed into other parts of the lungs also. Why pneumonia is important Older adults > 65 years have a weakened immune system. Pneumonia can be severe in this…
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Common Health conditions in old age
Life expectancy in every country in the world is increasing due to industrialisation and the resultant simultaneous advancement in the medical field. The older population in France took 150 years to go double from 10%. In low middle income (LMIC) countries like Brazil and China, the progression is faster. India is also not an exception.…
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