Title :
Too much of a good thing . . . ? [aging process]
Author :
Brown, W. Miller
fDate :
6/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The consequences of considering human aging as a disease process rather than a natural inevitable part of life are addressed. These involve: (1) the conceptual realignment of the understanding of aging; (2) the use of costly medical technologies to sustain life at increasingly advanced ages; and (3) the increased cost of caring for an aging population. The development and use of medical technologies and bioengineering are also affected.<>
Keywords :
biocybernetics; biomedical engineering; aging population; bioengineering; conceptual realignment; costly medical technologies; disease process; human aging; sustain life; understanding; Aging; Biological processes; Biomedical engineering; Costs; Diseases; Humans; Medical services; Medical treatment; Resource management;
Journal_Title :
Technology and Society Magazine, IEEE
