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croase in life expectancy-bany
MARY) (30 MARKS
towards the end of the twentieth century hus
renewed interest among scientists and layman.aka
in the subject of longevity and he ageing
process.
This lengthening of life has been one
of
the
greatest
achievements of humanity,
it
was in
recognition
this fact
that the United Nations
formally
designated
1999 as the "International Year of
Older
Person
and older
people, instead of the
young, now form the
Demographers tell a
surprising story:
octogenarians
owing words, find another
means the same obs
used in
Jent
fastest growing population group on earth.
What then are the factors that determine man's
health
and the length of his life? Recent studies
have
identified so, of these. It is known that
the sounder
your habits
the longer your life may last. Nutritionists
have told us that we W
what we eat, that is to say, that
what we eat influences the state of our health.
Instead of over-eating, one should eat a balanced
diet including fruit and plenty of vegetables,
Moderate physical exercise on a regular basis is of
immense benefit. The family doctor should be
consulted on how much exercise and what type are
most appropriate for each individual. studies have
shown that simple exercises in and around the home
help the elderly to regain strength and vitality.
The adage "use it or lose it" applies not only to the
muscles but also to the mind. Mental exercise keeps
the brains "telephone lines" alive whereas mental
decline or serenity starts the moment a person retires
and decides to take things easy in the erroneous
belief that doesn't have to keep up with the world any
more. Many retired civil servants fall into this bad
habit. They can change this unhealthy habit by being
actively engaged in reading, travel, education, clubs,
professional associations. It is believed that such
activities not only lift the spirit but also "rewire "the
brain.
In addition to these is the environment. In many
developing countries the environment poses grave
dangers to health, often resulting in preventable
deaths. Access to clean safe water is severely
limited. There are huge mountains of refuse breeding
vermin, cockroaches and disease causing germs in
both rural and urban areas. All this contribute, to the
low life expectancy in these countries. Better
sanitation, safer water for all and a reduction of
vermin in the home will improve man's environment
bolster his health and extend his life-span.
The next factor is the state of medical care
available in our countries. In the developed
countries, advances in medical science have
dramatically improved health and delivery
Unfortunately, the reverse has been the case in the
poor countries of Africa and Asia. For example, in the
USA, only one woman in 12,500 dies from
pregnancy-related causes whereas one in 21 dies in
Africa from the same causes! That speaks volumes
about the deplorable state medical services.
Finally, man has made a breakthrough in
controlling his genetic make-up. A decade or so ago,
had no control whatsoever over his genetic
gingering. Now, he can re-design, his genetic
encitation to ensure better health and longer life.
in six sentences, one for each, state the
plans that improve man's health and life-span.
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