Concept information
Preferred term
aging and immune dysfunction
Definition
- The number of people over the age of 65 is increasing, a trend that will continue in the foreseeable future. A considerable volume of evidence exists to support the contention that immune system function deteriorates as human beings age. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Aging and Immune Dysfunction]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/aging_and_immune_dysfunction
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