衰老过程的影响：农业社区中的预防机会。

Implications of the aging process: opportunities for prevention in the farming community.

作者信息

Peters Karen E, Gupta Sunanda, Stoller Nicole, Mueller Benjamin

机构信息

Health Policy and Administration, School of public Health, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60608, USA.

出版信息

J Agromedicine. 2008;13(2):111-8. doi: 10.1080/10599240802202497.

DOI:10.1080/10599240802202497

PMID:19042702

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the demographic trends in aging, and of the process of aging and its implications on physical and mental health, with special reference to farmers. Agriculture employs more workers age 55 and over than any other industry (22.9% in agriculture versus 13.6% for all industries). Aging is an intricate process with inevitable physiological and physical impacts on the various body systems. These changes in the older farmer community are highlighted, along with preventive measures that can be adopted by farmers to maximize life span and quality of life. The farmer community can acquire knowledge about maintenance of workplace safety, preservation of good health, and prevention of chronic diseases that compromise healthy aging.

摘要

本文概述了老龄化的人口趋势、衰老过程及其对身心健康的影响，特别提及了农民群体。农业雇佣的55岁及以上工人比其他任何行业都多（农业为22.9%，所有行业为13.6%）。衰老是一个复杂的过程，会对身体各个系统产生不可避免的生理和物理影响。文中强调了老年农民群体中的这些变化，以及农民可以采取的预防措施，以最大限度地延长寿命并提高生活质量。农民群体可以获取有关维护工作场所安全、保持健康以及预防损害健康老龄化的慢性病的知识。