Elena Malysheva: today doctors are guided by the updated “age” classification of the WHO.
Doctor Malysheva told Russians: people who call themselves “old people” after 40 years are in too much of a hurry. She noted that in the modern world, the average life expectancy of a person is significantly increased (compared to previous generations), and therefore the duration of the periods of childhood and youth is also increasing.
“Today, a new WHO classification has been adopted, according to which people aged 18-44 are young,” Elena Malysheva reported in her health program.
The “TV doctor” also explained what age is considered the beginning of old age.
- 45-59 years is the middle age period;
- 60-74 years is the old age period;
- 75 years is the beginning of old age;
- 90 years and older is not old age, but longevity.
A universal sign of old age is a decrease in growth.Malysheva added that all people without exception experience a decrease in height in old age. In particular, this occurs due to compression of the spine. Age-related changes lead to thinning of the intervertebral cartilage – they deflate like a balloon with air released from it, and the vertebrae fit more tightly together. The height of both men and women who live a long time can decrease by at least several centimeters.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about which products are the most important in the diet of older people.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Elena Malysheva Health physician, cardiologist, doctor of medical sciences, professor, host of health programs