Jakarta –
‘Super-ageing’ now it’s not just a term that refers to an aging population, but a reality that will soon hit Asia Pacific and Latin American countries. Data from the United Nations shows that worldwide, the adult population aged 65 and over is aging faster than any other age group.
Furthermore, the data also says that by 2030 there will be 34 countries super-aged, or 20% of the population is filled by people aged 65 years and over. Then by 2050, 1 in 6 people worldwide will be over 65 years old.
While these statistics describe what our world will look like, what will the true impact be on Asia Pacific and Latin American countries? United Nations revealed that in 2050, adults aged 60 years and over will make up 35% of the population in Europe, 28% in North America, 25% in Latin America and the Caribbean, and 24% in Asia.
Specifically in Indonesia, Bappenas data states that the number of elderly people in Indonesia is predicted to increase. Bappenas estimates that in 2035 there will be 27.97% of the population aged 50 years and over or 85,501,100. In addition, the same data, when viewed from 2015 to 2035, the population aged 50 years continues to increase.
This demographic shift will have a global impact on the health care system, the economy and society as a whole.
What’s Driving This Global Growth?
People are now living longer. WHO put life expectancy globally at around 72 years in 2016, an increase of 24 years since 1955. This is due to improvements in public health education and advances in drug technology.
Plus, people around the world are starting to adopt a lifestyle of having fewer children, or not having any children at all. In addition, women now no longer have children from a young age.
This causes a reduction in the number of personnel capable of providing services to the population super-aged, as well as the reduced working age population expected to contribute to the economy. This of course could threaten government programs that aim to provide assistance to the adult population.
What is the impact of this growth?
The resulting demographic shift super-ageing This has a significant impact on the health care system, the economy and society. A research institute in Singapore said Asia’s swelling aging population will cost health services up to S$27 trillion (US$20 trillion).
Meanwhile in Europe, costs come out as a result ageing is expected to increase to 27% of gross domestic product (GDP). This raises a big question mark, how much action and costs are needed tosupport population super-ageing This?
In response to this phenomenon, governments around the world are working to develop regulations and public services related to employment, health care and pensions for adults.
What Are the Physical Impacts of ‘Aging’ on Adults?
Many adults around the world are starting to enjoy longer lives. But that does not mean longevity is accompanied by good health.
The development of medical technology today is indeed capable of eradicating almost all diseases. However, diseases such as obesity and diabetes still plague many people around the world.
Increasing age also causes changes in the digestive system, urinary tract, and brain. In addition, people in old age are prone to bone loss and loss of muscle mass which has a significant impact on health.
Loss of muscle mass can affect mobility and interfere with the body’s immune system. Not only that, low muscle mass is also said to contribute to postoperative complications, longer duration of hospitalization, decreased organ function, to a lower quality of life.
Aging is something that cannot be prevented. But on the other hand, decreased muscle mass can be mitigated by regular physical activity and adequate nutritional intake.
The Role of Nutrition in Preventing Loss of Muscle Mass
Good and balanced nutrition can support the growth of muscle mass and help adults recover more quickly from injury, illness or surgery. One of the nutrients that can prevent muscle breakdown and maintain muscle mass is HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate).
HMB is found in many foods such as catfish, avocado, eggs, chicken breast fillets and steak meat. Even so, the amount of HMB in these foods is still not enough to meet daily needs and prevent muscle damage. Therefore, additional supplements are needed to meet the body’s need for HMB.
You can get HMB easily by consuming Ensure Gold from Abbott by drinking 2x a day. Ensure Gold is not only safe for consumption by the elderly, but also adults of active age.
The HMB content is clinically proven to help maintain muscle mass in the body, by working as a gateway that compensates for and slows down muscle breakdown. HMB can increase muscle mass and strength to be active throughout the day. Healthy muscle mass for a more quality life.
Ensure Gold is also equipped with good fats that are sourced from 100% rich vegetable fat omega 3 and omega 6, as well as triple protein consisting of wheycasein and soy. Designed to increase help maintain muscle function and support bone density (high in calcium and vitamin D), Ensure Gold also contains antioxidants, zinc, and also Vitamins A, C, D and E. Come on, keep your body immune so you don’t get sick. In addition, Ensure Gold is enriched with a source of food fiber FOS and is low in lactose so it is comfortable for digestion.
Ensure Gold has clinical trials and is available in 3 varian delicious flavors namely Vanilla, Wheat and Chocolate.
Meet nutritional needs with Ensure Gold! By consuming 2 glasses of Ensure Gold every day, to support the strength and endurance of the body so that it remains active every day. Come on prepare for old age by maintaining the strength of muscle mass so that life is more quality!
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