As Americans live longer, how can we tackle aging as a major risk factor for chronic disease?

Bob Blancato - Older Americans

Submitted by Sabrina on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 11:10

To tackle aging as a major risk factor for chronic disease, we need to develop a more aggressive public-private investment strategy in prevention and health promotion.
On the private side, as the Medicines in Development for Older Americans report shows, biopharmaceutical research companies are developing over 400 medications for the top chronic diseases to allow these older adults to live a better and in some cases longer life.    

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Cynthia A. Bens - Older Americans

Submitted by Sabrina on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 11:49

One of the great achievements of the last 100 years has been the significant increase in the lifespan of Americans.  By 2050 it is estimated that 20 percent of the total U.S. population will be over the age of 65.  While this is something to celebrate, there is also a downside. With the expected growth of the aging po...

Source: PHRMA - June 17, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Sabrina Source Type: news