LONGEVIDADE

Aging is an inevitable and inherent process in living beings; that is, it will arrive with the passing of years1. Thus, it is a dynamic, biological, and progressive event, resulting in a set of physiological and psychological manifestations1. The population aged 60 or older is growing faster than younger age groups2. In this educational material, we will address longevity and its impacts on society and community health, as well as immunosenescence, which is the aging of the immune system3. REFERENCES: 1. MINISTRY OF HEALTH. Healthy Aging. Available at: https://bvsms.saude.gov.br/envelhecim.... Accessed on: 07/11/2024. 2. UNITED NATIONS. Aging. Available at: https://unric.org/pt/envelhecimento/. Accessed on: 01/05/2025. 3. TEIXEIRA, I. N. D. A. O.; GUARIENTO, M. E. Biology of aging: theories, mechanisms and perspectives. Ciência & Saúde Coletiva, 2010. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1590/S1413-8123201.... Accessed on: 13/11/2024.