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2 Vision for Healthy Longevity in 2050
Pages 41-50

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... Vision 2050 helped the commission identify the transformations needed to create healthy longevity. VISION 2050 Scientific and experiential evidence accrued over the past 50 years supports an inspiring vision for what societies can be in 2050, with countries around the world having culturally appropriate, thriving societies of people living healthier, 1  Health in this report is defined as the "state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" (WHO, 1946)
From page 42...
... People at all stages of life have equal access to health, education, good jobs with a living wage, opportunities to contribute to their family's and community's well-being, and the ability to live their lives with meaning, purpose, 2 The 17 UN SDGs are as follows: GOAL 1: No Poverty; GOAL 2: Zero Hunger; GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-Being; GOAL 4: Quality Education; GOAL 5: Gender Equality; GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; GOAL 10: Reduced Inequalities; GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; GOAL 13: Climate Action; GOAL 14: Life Below Water; GOAL 15: Life on Land; GOAL 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; GOAL 17: Partnerships for the Goals (UN, 2021)
From page 43...
... They engage in prevention throughout their lives, supported by modernized public health that creates conditions that promote health and make healthy choices possible. Care, including long-term care, is culturally appropriate and accessible when needed.
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... Health systems work together to prevent, slow the progression of, and manage chronic conditions, enabling older people to be active and engaged members of society. In 2050, societies have a global public health enterprise, characterized by globally unified collective action to protect health for all people from, for example, risk factors for chronic diseases, frequent novel infectious agents that cause pandemics, and climate change.
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... In the year 2050, critical connections made between health and the physical environment endure. Urban planning and design are equitably implemented in housing options and cities, using principles of universal design and supporting social cohesion at the community level.
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... The social norms for societies and their cultures prioritize helping all people attain basic living needs through health promotion and provision of care, lifelong learning opportunities, and protection against financial vulnerability. As depicted in Figure 1-4 in Chapter 1, the social compact is at the center of the virtuous cycle for healthy longevity.
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... To enact a future of healthy longevity, countries will need to be cognizant of local factors and carefully balance resources with the requisite benefits. Central to achieving these goals are a strong social compact, good and effective governance, and investments in science and technology.
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... 7. Integrated public health, social service, person-centered health care, and long-term care systems designed to extend years of good health and support the diverse health needs of older people.
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... . WHO (World Health Organization)


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