
David Wortley
International Society of Digital Medicine, United KingdomTitle: Digital Health, Nutrition and Healthy Ageing
Abstract
One of the greatest global health challenges is the
Ageing Society phenomenon which threatens the
sustainability of public health services across the
world. A combination of greater longevity, lifestyle
related chronic health conditions such as obesity
and a proportionately declining workforce means
greater health costs for the elderly borne by a
shrinking workforce.
Healthy Active Ageing based around exercise, diet,
hydration, sleep and mindfulness is key to future
sustainability. This presentation shares some
practical experiences of the growing number
technologies designed to tackle this challenge
including mobile health applications, the emerging
science of epigenomics and gamification to
encourage engagement and compliance.
Biography
David Wortley is a Vice President of the International Society of Digital Medicine and specialises in digital health and digital therapeutics for personal health management. He is a keynote speaker at international conferences on digital medicine.