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What is Telomere Erosion Theory (TET)

Chapter 1
Examining the Aging Workforce and Its Impact on Economic and Social Development
Age and cell mortality are caused by the gradual loss of the protective telomere nucleotide sequences at the ends of the DNA strands within chromosomes with each new cell division and the resultant inability of those cells to continue to divide ( Libertini et al., 2017 ).
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Engaging the Aging Process: Unlock the Fountain of Youth
Abeni El-Amin (Fort Hays State University, USA & Shenyang Normal University, China)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6351-2.ch001
Abstract
Employment for aging is a significant aspect shaping the aging processes during formative years. Therefore, work opportunities combined and consequential impacts later in life merit special consideration. Given that population aging has become a global pattern with ensuing changes in labor markets far and wide, there is increased concern about the impacts of retirement around the globe and the macroeconomic advantages frequently connected with delaying retirement. It is fundamental for nations with aging populations to maintain profitability, given an aging workforce. Governments must make it simpler for individuals to maintain a significant presence in the workforce. This contribution focuses on improving the quality of life for aging individuals instead of only focusing on adding years to their lives.
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