Title of article :
Decreased Life Expectancy among Older People during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Public Health Issue
Author/Authors :
Javadi-Pashaki ، Nazila Department of Nursing - Social Determinants of Health Research Center (SDHRC), Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery - Guilan University of Medical Sciences , Ghazanfari ، Mohammad Javad Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing - School of Nursing and Midwifery - Kashan University of Medical Sciences , Miri ، Sahar Department of Corrective Exercise and Sport Injury - Faculty of Sport Sciences - University of Guilan , Karkhah ، Samad Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing - Social Determinants of Health Research Center (SDHRC), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research Center - Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Decreased life expectancy is considered as a key indicator of human development. Obviously, the increase in mortality, especially in vulnerable groups such as older people, leads to a major disruption in the human development of countries. On the other hand, the destructive social and economic effects of COVID-19 on human life further reduce their life expectancy. Social and economic effects are associated with declining incomes, poverty, and consequently reduced life expectancy, especially among older people, who are the poorer sections of society in terms of income. Therefore, it is suggested that policymakers and health managers make appropriate decisions such as timely vaccination of older people, future treatment measures, and appropriate behavioral changes to control the disease and improve life expectancy among older people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Keywords :
Life Expectancy , Aged , COVID , 19 , Public Health
Journal title :
Jorjani Biomedicine Journal
Journal title :
Jorjani Biomedicine Journal
