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Aging

The world crossed an important threshold in 2018, when the number of older people (over 64 years old) surpassed the number of young children (under the age of 5) for the first time ever. This section explores shifting demographics worldwide and their social, economic, and health consequences

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Traditional Medicine Gains Global Policy Recognition

How physician and immunologist Kenji Watanabe's efforts brought East Asian traditional medicine to the fore

Rethinking Insurance for an Aging Population

Instead of patchwork policy and inaction, the United States needs a national program for long-term care

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The Weaponization of Witchcraft Laws in Kenya

Poorly understood land rights and an aging population are fueling Kenya's eldercide epidemic

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What It Means to Legalize Assisted Death

More countries are looking to legalize versions of a right to die that are not only assisted, but accepted

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South Carolina Addresses the Geriatrician Gap

The state is leading efforts to care for its aging population by recruiting elder-care specialists

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AI Gains Ground with Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prevention

Transforming the breast cancer landscape through the power of artificial intelligence

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Roadblocks to Gen Z's Mental Health Care

Struggles felt by Gen Z spotlight the issues of mental health-care access in the United States

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AI and Facial Recognition Dive Into Global Health Care

How artificial intelligence is used to diagnose diseases and understand behavior

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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