Abstract

Kadam Krishna Namdeo* and Jadhav Viraj Vilas

ABSTRACT

The urge to live, the fear of death, the desire for youth, the distaste for old age and the quest of rejuvenation have always interested mankind from antiquity to modern times. The subject is connected with longevity (as distinct from senility) since those who are naturally long-lived are thought not merely to live long but to retain their vigour as well. According to the Hindu mythology, there has been a progressive decline in human lifespan from. Krutayug - 400 years Tretayug - 300years Dwaparyug - 200years Kaliyug - 100year A person who takes suitable diet and practices self control lives full span of 100 years or 36000 nights, without illness. The World population of the elderly is increasing and by the year 2050 adults older than 65 years will comprise 1/5th of the global population. In India 3.8% of the population are older than 65 years of the age.