caa a22 4500 606178821 CHVBK 20210128100758.0 cr unu---uuuuu 210128e20151201xx s 000 0 eng 10.1007/s11136-015-1043-2 doi (NATIONALLICENCE)springer-10.1007/s11136-015-1043-2 Zolnikov Tara School of Health and Human Services, National University, 3678 Aero Court, 92123, San Diego, CA, USA aut Proposing a re-adapted successful aging model addressing chronic diseases in low- and middle-income countries [Elektronische Daten] [Tara Zolnikov] Purpose: Global aging is a phenomenon experienced throughout the world. Research demonstrates an increased incidence of chronic diseases due to global aging in low- and middle-income countries. Before addressing chronic diseases, a platform for change must be created. Methods: A basic review was conducted on successful aging, adaptations to Rowe and Kahn's model of successful aging, and environmental challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Results: The successful aging model by Rowe and Kahn includes trajectories based on various biological and environmental components and determines how lifetime experiences contribute to adverse health effects, such as chronic diseases, in aging populations. This model was primarily designed for high-income populations and may not be transferable to populations in low- and middle-income countries. Suggested changes to the current model have been made and include optimal health activities and access to health care, but have not considered environmental contaminants or hazards. A re-adapted model should be encompassing and consider the environment as well as successful aging elements, optimal aging activities, and access to health care. Conclusion: The overall goal of this commentary is to theoretically propose a novel successful aging model that may be used to target chronic diseases in aging populations in low- and middle-income countries. This model can then be used as a theoretical foundation for health promotion and disease prevention. Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2015 Chronic disease nationallicence Global health nationallicence Aging populations nationallicence Successful aging nationallicence Development models nationallicence Health promotion nationallicence Environment nationallicence Quality of Life Research Springer International Publishing 24/12(2015-12-01), 2945-2949 0962-9343 24:12<2945 2015 24 11136 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-015-1043-2 text/html Onlinezugriff via DOI BK010053 XK010053 XK010000 Metadata rights reserved Springer special CC-BY-NC licence nationallicence 1 brief-communication jats NATIONALLICENCE NATIONALLICENCE NL-springer NATIONALLICENCE 856 40 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-015-1043-2 text/html Onlinezugriff via DOI NATIONALLICENCE 100 1- Zolnikov Tara School of Health and Human Services, National University, 3678 Aero Court, 92123, San Diego, CA, USA aut NATIONALLICENCE 773 0- Quality of Life Research Springer International Publishing 24/12(2015-12-01), 2945-2949 0962-9343 24:12<2945 2015 24 11136