Global aging projections necessitate focus on preventive health

The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that by 2030, one in six people worldwide will be aged 60 or older, with the global population in this age group expected to rise from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion by 2030.

To address this demographic shift, health experts emphasize the importance of building physical, cognitive, and social capacity throughout life. Key pillars for healthy aging include proper nutrition, regular physical exercise, geriatric assessments, and vaccination.

Vaccination remains a critical preventive tool for older adults, who face higher risks of complications from respiratory infections caused by viruses such as influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as bacterial infections like pneumococcus.