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Analytical review of global aging and the ways of solutions
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Global aging is the most important issue related to the healthcare sector. By 2050 a sixth of the world’s population will be over 65. The U.S. is currently transitioning from a society with 7% of people aged 65 years into a “superaged society” with 20% of the population 65 or older. When coupled with advances in medical care that can treat acute illness and prolong life, an untoward effect is that more older adults are living longer but with a chronic condition, comorbidities, or disability. This creates several senior healthcare outcomes that must be addressed and planned for as a surge in the number of older adults is predicted over the next 26 years. The healthcare system needs preventative actions to eliminate the effect of a “superaged society”. It needs to be changed. The following steps may support healthy aging: