Developmental determinants in non-communicable chronic diseases and ageing
Journal
Thorax
Date Issued
June 1, 2015
Author(s)
DOI
10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206304
10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206304
Abstract
Prenatal and peri-natal events play a fundamental role in health, development of diseases and ageing (Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD)). Research on the determinants of active and healthy ageing is a priority to: (i) inform strategies for reducing societal and individual costs of an ageing population and (ii) develop effective novel prevention strategies. It is important to compare the trajectories of respiratory diseases with those of other chronic diseases.