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Active Aging and Public Health: Evidence, Implications, and Opportunities
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posted on 2022-04-01, 00:00 authored by S Dogra, David DunstanDavid Dunstan, T Sugiyama, A Stathi, P A Gardiner, N OwenBy 2050, 20% of the world's population will be over the age of 65 years, with projections that 80% of older adults will be living in low- to middle-income countries. Physical inactivity and sedentary time are particularly high in older adults, presenting unique public health challenges. In this article, we first review evidence that points to multiple beneficial outcomes of active aging, including better physical function, cognitive function, mental health, social health, and sleep, and we suggest the need to shift the research focus from chronic disease outcomes to more relevantoutcomes that affect independence and quality of life. Second, we review the critical role of age-friendly environments in facilitating active aging equitably across different countries and cultures. Finally, we consider emerging opportunities related to social engagement and technology-enabled mobility that can facilitate active aging. In all these contexts, it is a priority to understand and address diversity within the global aging population.
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Annual Review of Public HealthVolume
43Pagination
439 - 459Publisher
Annual ReviewLocation
Palo Alto, Calif.Link to full text
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0163-7525eISSN
1545-2093Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalUsage metrics
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