Aging is a biological process that leads to debilitating and painful diseases and eventually death. Aging is the underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, osteoporosis, depression, and cancer. Every single day, approximately 100,000 people die of age-related conditions around the world. In industrialized countries, 90% of daily deaths can be attributed to age-related illness.
In addition to causing disease and profound suffering, aging has a devastating effect on the overall economy. As people age, they are less productive and become financially dependent on the government and family members. Moreover, their healthcare costs skyrocket, putting a heavy burden on their loved ones and on the economy. |