Author/Authors :
Yalçin, Arzu Didem Ministry of Health (Antalya) - Research and Training Hospital, Turkey , Bisgin, Atil Akdeniz University - Medical Faculty - Human Gene Therapy Unit, Turkey , Gorczynski, Reginald M. Toronto General Hospital, Canada
Abstract :
Ageing in humans refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. In , is the state or process of aging. legally begins at the age of eighteen or nineteen, while is considered to begin approximately at the age of 60 due to UN s report in 1980. Due to the WHO (1963); 45-59, middle adulthood, 60-74, adulthood, 75+ late adulthood. Early studies on changes in immune system were longitudinal studies and they suggest. Investigation of immune changes with aging may be done by comparing aged with younger and yields important data about aging. Besides, genetics, life style and present conditions are the controversial factors that might effect the changes.