title: Postponing aging and prolonging life expectancy with the knowledge-based economy.
abstract: People are interested in the aging phenomenon and hope that scientists are doing as much as they can to solve the mysteries of aging. However, this is not the case. A lot of knowledge is produced for local interests in curing specific disorders; aging is studied much less. Today's economy is undergoing a transition to a knowledge-based economy. Knowledge of aging should be integrated into the economies of contemporary societies. Aging research and intervention can ensure better health, primarily among middle-aged and older people, and prolong life. There are many reasons why postponing aging and rejuvenation research is not as widespread as it should be. Developed countries should create economic stimuli for such studies and intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Work Environment and Safety, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia. ulo.kristjuhan@tseba.ttu.ee
authors.forename: Ulo
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kristjuhan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D051188:Knowledge Bases; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008875:Middle Aged; D018803:Models, Economic; D015233:Models, Statistical; D012060:Rejuvenation / Q000502:physiology; D012106:Research