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In 1900, approximately 25 percent of all deaths occurred in people 65 years of age and over, while today the age at death has been pushed back so that, by 1980, 30 percent of deaths occurred in those over age 80. The greatest declines in age-specific mortality for those 65 and over occurred from 1920 to 1945 and since 1970. Illness and disability rise with age, and there is some evidence that rates of disability in all age groups may be increasing. Measurement of morbidity and disability is the area where data are weakest and our needs for data are perhaps greatest. Agreement is needed on the use, limitations, and interpretations of surveys and of data relating to functional status. In a few years, medical students and physicians will be computer literate. We should plan now for a better utilization of the already available Federal data sets as well as implementation of computerized health care information on individual patients. Some modifications of privacy legislation will probably be necessary in order for physicians to give better care to their patients, and to provide epidemiologic research opportunities in critical areas of public health needs. Caution is urged in order to maintain credibility in health promotion by avoiding overstatement of knowledge in areas where scientific evidence is weak or lacking. Better utilization and development of epidemiologic and statistical information as well as basic research in chronic diseases are urged to prepare for the year 2025, when there will be some 60 million Americans age 65 and over--about 20 percent of the total population.

Understanding gender differences in fantasy sport consumption involves in-depth assessment of personal attributes, consumption, sport fandom, and motivations to participate. The study addresses the area of gender and fantasy sport, examining motivation and consumption behaviors of men and women concerning this activity. In this research, a total of 530 men and women fantasy sport users were surveyed about their media consumption and overall motivations for participating. Results indicated men consuming nearly 10 hours more of sports media content each week than women. Regarding motivations, men and women yielded consistent motivations for play on five of the seven measures, with the two remaining measures, enjoyment and passing time, being significantly higher for men. Implications and directions for future research in this relatively new scholarly realm are offered.

Overview of perspectives on a global pandemic's impact on the sport industry / Paul M. Pedersen, Brody J. Ruihley and Bo Li -- Part 1. Managerial reflections -- Part 2. Marketing and communication perspectives -- Part 3. Governance during the pandemic -- Part 4. Spectatorial and participatory aspects -- Part 5. Sociological and psychological reflections.

Overview of perspectives on a global pandemic's impact on the sport industry / Paul M. Pedersen, Brody J. Ruihley and Bo Li -- Part 1. Managerial reflections -- Part 2. Marketing and communication perspectives -- Part 3. Governance during the pandemic -- Part 4. Spectatorial and participatory aspects -- Part 5. Sociological and psychological reflections.

Introducción: Puerto Rico tiene la tercera incidencia más alta de parto prematuro a nivel global, que no es explicable por los factores de riesgo conocidos. Estudio para Explorar Amenazas de Contaminación en Puerto Rico (PROTECT) es una iniciativa para investigar las amenazas de exposición a embarazadas e infantes en Puerto Rico (PR). El objetivo es examinar los posibles factores ambientales y su contribución al nacimiento prematuro para informar comunidades vulnerables y promover acciones comunitarias de promoción de la salud. Método: PROTECT ubica en la región del Karso en el norte del PR y busca entender los fenómenos de contaminación que afectan el nacimiento prematuro y desarrollar estrategias que atenúen y mitiguen la exposición para proteger la salud pública. Mediante estudios analíticos, mecanicistas, epidemiológicos y de remediación integrados, junto con un repositorio centralizado de datos indexados. El componente de vinculación facilita la comunicación directa con los participantes y reporta individual y agregado los resultados de la investigación a participantes y colaboradores. Mediante una aplicación para el móvil, se informa sobre cómo evitar exposiciones y provee capacitación a la comunidad y profesionales de la salud sobre factores ambientales que afectan la salud desde un marco participativo. Resultados: Las resultados revelan niveles mayores de contaminantes reconocidos como disruptores endocrinos, cuando se comparan con mujeres en E.U. y otros países. El aumento de la atención médica y la prevención de la salud pública han resultado de la participación. La incidencia en nacimientos prematuros en PR ha disminuido y se vinculan con los trabajos de PROTECT. Conclusiones: El desarrollo del cohorte se centra en la construcción de relaciones éticas de confianza que proporcionan valiosos recursos para los participantes; a diferencia de cohortes tradicionales donde las personas son sujetos pasivos. Estas lecciones deberían ser ampliamente promovidas con el fin de proporcionar formas más democratizadas y justas de participación en la investigación.