Protection of employment from the age of 50 and avoid discrimination by age, keys to life

2021/06/17 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

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Longevity has increased considerably in recent decades thanks to advances in medicine, but a study published in the journal Nature highlights that socioeconomic aspects are being forgotten. Some important keys to healthy aging are mentioned: Support employment from age 50 and promote age discrimination.

This would achieve a more active aging with direct consequences on well-being. The study proposes working longevity in its three dimensions: life expectancy, health and economy. However, they point out that this requires profound changes, both in individual behavior and in social policies.