The Daily Digest: Age is Just A Number

Chai Sen Tyng, Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing, Universiti Putra Malaysia

13-Mar-19 14:30

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At what age do you feel 65? For Japan, it’s 76. But for Papua New Guinea, 46-year-olds are already experiencing the health problems that an average 65-year-old would. We look at a new study on ageing - not just in terms of chronological years, but in health status.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Tee Shiao Eek, Tina Carmillia

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Medical Innovation and Technology, Social Issues

Tags: aging, life expectancy, population growth, health status, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture,

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