Global Trends in Anti-Aging Medicine

In recent years, the world has been experiencing a rapidly aging population, and in the medical field, various problems such as soaring medical costs and specialization-related issues have become a concern. As Japan is one of the world’s leading longevity countries, we believe that anti-aging medicine, which aims to “promote health, improve quality of life, and achieve healthy longevity,” should be promoted as a national policy. While it is important to import excellent medical technology from abroad, we must not forget to disseminate Japanese technology abroad. This section discusses the history and current status of anti-aging medicine from its inception to the present.