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Aging

The world crossed an important threshold in 2018, when the number of older people (over sixty-four years old) surpassed the number of young children (under the age of five) for the first time ever. This section explores shifting demographics worldwide and their social, economic, and health consequences.

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The Quest for Social Connection and Well-Being

Scientists have been slow at developing strategies that measure and promote well-being within communities

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A Longer Life Begins in the Classroom

A new study measures how much extra life comes from being educated

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Global Life Expectancy Declines for First Time in 30 Years

Overall life expectancy is struggling, according to a highly anticipated update to the Global Burden of Disease study

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Best of 2023

Our favorite Think Global Health stories from 2023

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Unsung Heroes: How Elder Care Leans on Singapore’s Women

Addressing the disproportionate effect of aging societies on women

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Rethinking HIV in an Aging Society

Central to supporting elderly communities is providing people living with HIV better integrated primary care

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A New Model for Healthy Aging

Fostering innovation to meet the needs of an aging population

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COVID Deaths in Rural China

Funerals and traditions during Spring Festival travel

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Eight Billion and Counting

The world's population is on the verge of hitting eight billion people, and advances in health are behind the increase

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The Disturbing Details Behind a Dip in U.S. Life Expectancy 

A deep drop among American Indian and Alaska Native peoples is linked to policy failures that predate the pandemic

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The Curious Case of Japan's Alcohol Contest

Japan's young people are turning away from alcohol, but its tax agency wants to reverse the trend

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The World's Oldest Communities

A look at Blue Zones, spots where people live well into their 90s

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The Rising Price of Dementia

As the number of people with dementia grows, families need access to affordable care