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The Daily Digest: Age is Just A Number

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

13-Mar-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: Age is Just A Number

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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