{"product_id":"9781461369073","title":"Longevity and Quality of Life: Opportunities and Challenges","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLongevity and Quality of Life: Opportunities and Challenges\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eButler, Robert N.; Jasmin, Claude\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNations around the world are experiencing a spectacular  increase in longevity. Society as a whole is being challenged by  issues arising from this revolution in longevity. Although the specter  of the loneliness and existential suffering of older citizens is such  that some people under the age of 65 find it difficult to conceive of  a long-term future, persons over 85 have proven that aging does not  necessarily preclude a healthy and productive life. Extraordinary  progress in both curative and preventive medicine justifies optimism  about the quality of life and state of well-being that can be enjoyed  even in great old age. We should look to professionals in diverse  fields to develop creative solutions to the inevitable issues that  will arise with aging. Governments must prepare for the future health  of their citizens by making long-term investments to educate all  sectors of society in the value of good nutrition, exercise, and  lifestyles that enhance well-being throughout life. Also, governments  should realize that the main cause of health care expenditure is  serious illness which occurs in persons of all ages, and not  predominantly in older people. Early detection can help save lives, as  well. \u003cbr\u003e  Health and longevity of life will ultimately end as a political issue.  What is needed is long-term government investments necessary for a  viable health policy. The question arises: will world leaders be able  to commit to such a policy? Two major socioeconomic phenomena may have  a regulating effect on this issue. The first is the emergence of  pressure groups that have come into being in response to a particular  health issue, such as AIDS. The second is the emergence of ethics  committees in developed nations that deal solely with health issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2012-10-23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e ISBN-10: 9781461369073\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781461369073\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4615-4249-0\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 254cm x178cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 321\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44358684311692,"sku":"9781461369073","price":153.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781461369073.jpg?v=1755111730","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781461369073","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}