Morbidity Prevention in Aging

Morbidity Prevention in Aging: The Role of Salutogenesis Amidst Crises addresses the urgent need to rethink disease prevention strategies for an aging population in the face of global crises. This ground-breaking book introduces the concept of "morbidity prevention in aging," emphasizing a salutogenic approach that focuses on factors promoting health rather than merely treating diseases. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how to maintain health and prevent diseases across the lifespan, even amidst challenges such as wars, climate change, and industrial hazards. The book is organized into six distinct sections. The book begins by exploring how age-friendly environments support health-seeking behaviors. The next section focuses on developing personal skills such as resilience and self-efficacy for maintaining health during crises. Section III examines the reorientation of health services to support preventive care, including community care and diet promotion, while Section IV addresses the creation of policies that facilitate health-promoting interventions and integrate prevention strategies. Community engagement and empowerment in promoting health is emphasized in the fifth section. The book concludes by providing a framework for understanding disease prevention amidst crises, focusing on diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic experiences and ensuring equitable opportunities for lifelong disease prevention. Morbidity Prevention in Aging: The Role of Salutogenesis Amidst Crises provides invaluable insights for not only healthcare professionals and medical researchers, but also policymakers, urban planners, and community leaders. By operationalizing preventive morbidity and offering empirical evidence and models, the book demonstrates the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of lifelong primary prevention strategies. It aligns with global health promotion frameworks and campaigns, offering a roadmap for creating supportive environments, empowering individuals, and reorienting health services to foster healthy aging in crisis situations.