Sophie Okolo, MPH

The world is changing rapidly these days. One of the fundamental changes that you should be aware of is developments that are impacting the health of all people in society. By understanding these changes you can ensure that you are taking the right steps to preserve your quality of life in the long term. 

Higher Life Expectancy Lower Quality Of Life 

One of the first things you should be aware of is that there is a much higher life expectancy than there was say ten years ago for instance, however, with this comes a lower quality of life. This means people aren’t living life to the best of their abilities due to financial issues. There is currently a cost of living crisis that may be affecting you as well as plenty of others around you. In order to make sure you are putting money away for a rainy day and your retirement it is essential you start saving as soon as possible. 

A Growing Older Population 

The next issue ties into the first. As life expectancy ages rise, the older population continues to grow. Eventually, it will surpass other demographics including those who are working to pay for the retirement of others. This means essentially that social security will run out sooner rather than later. It’s another reason why it’s important to make sure that you do have a private fund that is dedicated to covering the full cost of your retirement. That way, you can avoid a situation where you are struggling to access the health and wellness benefits that you are looking for or the best senior care options. 

Common Chronic Mental And Physical Health Conditions 

It’s also worth noting that certain physical and mental health problems are becoming more common in society. Research shows that issues with severe conditions such as cancer and depression are becoming more prevalent. There could be countless reasons why this might be the case. However, it does suggest that we need to be more focused on our personal wellbeing and take the right steps to improve our health in general. This could include eating a healthier diet or exercising more regularly. While these steps might seem insignificant or minor, they could have a huge impact.

Changes To The Environment 

Finally, there are many things happening to the world and environment around you. These issues affect everyone and range from pollution to global warming. These problems can cause numerous health problems so you need to be aware of how you can lessen the issue. Making sure your carbon footprint is kept as low as possible. When you want to jump in the car, maybe try and walk instead. 

We hope this helps you understand some of the key health challenges of tomorrow that are impacting the world today. The good news is that it’s not too late to start taking the right action here. Whether it’s by changing your environment or saving for the future, you can ensure that you have a great quality of life, even in your twilight years.