Aging Quote by S. Jay Olshansky
“The last thing you ever want to do is extend the period of frailty and disability and make people unhealthy for a longer time period. So lifespan extension in and of itself should not be the goal of medicine, nor should it be the goal of public health, nor should it be the goal of aging science.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Forum, 2015
Extending life without health is undesirable; medicine should aim for healthy longevity, not just longer years.
In simple terms: Long life should be healthy, not just longer.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize health over mere lifespan extension.
Themes
health
aging
medicine
public health
longevity
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
ethical
policy.
When to use this quote
- elder care policy
- clinical trials
- patient counseling
- healthcare budgeting
Key Concepts
bioethics
quality of life
preventive care
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure added years are healthy?
- What policies balance lifespan and healthspan?
A Different Perspective
Longer life may increase chronic disease burden and costs.
