Khavinson, V. Kh. The challenges posed by covid-19 and opportunities in the new demographic context [Text] / V. Kh. Khavinson, O. N. Mikhailova, I. G. Popovich> // Журнал неврології ім. Б.М. Маньковського. - 2021. - N 3. - P83-84 Rubrics: Тималин MeSH-main: КОРОНАВИРУСНЫЕ ИНФЕКЦИИ -- CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS (осложнения) ПОЖИЛЫЕ 80-ТИ ЛЕТ И СТАРШЕ -- AGED, 80 AND OVERAGED, 80 AND OVER ФАКТОРЫ РИСКА -- RISK FACTORS КОМОРБИДНОСТЬ -- COMORBIDITY (тенденции) ПРОТИВОВОСПАЛИТЕЛЬНЫЕ СРЕДСТВА -- ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS (иммунология, терапевтическое применение) ИММУНОМОДУЛЯЦИЯ -- IMMUNOMODULATION (действие лекарственных препаратов, иммунология) ТИМУС -- THYMUS GLAND (действие лекарственных препаратов) НАГНОЕНИЕ -- SUPPURATION (лекарственная терапия) Annotation: The current demographic situation in the world is characterized by an increase in average life expectancy, low birth rate, and an increase in the number of older and senior people. Population ageing is one of the most important factors affecting politics in the multidimensional context of social and economic changes. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic lasting for over a year by now produces its severe impact on health and social care systems around the world. Older persons are most vulnerable groups of population. They are facing significant risks from COVID-19 because their immune system underwent certain age-related changes and often cannot resist aggressive influence of the virus. Therefore its correction is currently the most urgent issue in gerontology Additional Access Points: Mikhailova, O. N. Popovich, I. G. There are no free copies |