Zuskin Eugenija, Duraković Zijad, Tomek-Roksandić Spomenka, Mustajbegović Jadranka, Perko Goran, Bogadi-Sare Ana, Zavalić Marija, Turcić Nada
Skola narodnog zdravlja "Andrija Stampar", Medicinski fakultet Sveucilista u Zagrebu, Zagreb.
Lijec Vjesn. 2005 Sep-Oct;127(9-10):231-7.
Characteristics of aging as a normal physiological process are presented. The main indicators of increased the number of older population in the world as well as problems related to society and particularly to public health are listed. The difference between gerontology and geriatrics is described. Retirement is separately presented as a psychological process. Reported are the most frequent chronic diseases that may develop in older people including dementia, mental depression, and other psychological problems. The theories of aging related to organs and organic systems are described. The importance of geroprophylaxis, including primary, secondary and terciary prevention for older people is particularly stressed.
介绍了衰老作为一种正常生理过程的特征。列出了世界老年人口数量增加的主要指标以及与社会特别是公共卫生相关的问题。描述了老年学和老年医学之间的区别。退休作为一个心理过程单独呈现。报告了老年人可能出现的最常见慢性病，包括痴呆、精神抑郁和其他心理问题。描述了与器官和有机系统相关的衰老理论。特别强调了老年预防的重要性，包括对老年人的一级、二级和三级预防。
