What is the difference between gerontology and geriatrics?
Gerontology is a multidisciplinary field that includes the study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. Geriatrics is focused on how to prevent or manage the diseases of aging. Geriatrics is a specialty in medicine, nursing, and dentistry. • What is environmental press? Environmental press refers to the demands that social and physical environments make on the individual to adapt, respond, or change. • Compare life expectancy in 1900 to the present day. What is the primary reason behind the increase in life expectancy? In 1900, the average life expectancy at birth was 47 years. According to 2001 Census Bureau statistics, current life expectancy is 76.9 years, which is projected to increase to 77.6 in 2005 and 82.6 in 2050. The primary reason behind the increase in life expectancy is advances in medicine. For example, many diseases that caused high infant and childhood mortality have been eradicated. • What is the difference between life expectancy and maximum li
