So the last part of their life can often be full of ill health, and we're trying to understand factors that can contribute to the quality of life later on.
Last year, for example, there were nearly 29 million working days lost due to accidents and ill health, and more seriously, about 350 deaths because of accidents at work.
World News from the BBC The Venezuelan Catholic Church has said it would be morally unacceptable to override the constitution to allow President Hugo Chavez to remain in power if he can not be inaugurated owing to ill health.
" Then you should, " said Dumbledore. He drew a deep breath. " You know the secret of my sister's ill health, what those Muggles did, what she became. "
In a small study of Buddhist monks, researchers found deep meditation could help regulate the gut microbiome, and lower the risk of physical and mental ill health.