Scotland could play a key role in developing advances to help keep us all living longer and healthier lives, according to a new Scottish Enterprise insight report.
Date:
Wed, 23 Nov 2011
Source:
Scottish Enterprise
The Scottish Enterprise report into Health and Wellness discusses how with a fifth of the world’s population predicted to be over the age of 60 by 2050 – with the associated age-related health issues – along with a growing incidence of chronic diseases such cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes, there is a clear move towards maintaining health, prevention of disease and early diagnosis.
The report suggests that Scotland’s experience in sectors such as life sciences, chemicals and food & drink, offers significant opportunities for its companies and researchers to develop innovative products and services to help promote healthier lifestyles, and reduce the risk of disease.
Health and Wellness is one of a series of insight reports being developing to look at future opportunities related to the life sciences sector. The first, published in October, focused on Sustainability and at the global challenges and opportunities in areas such as new crop technologies, animal health, food and feed, and industrial biotechnology.
More details on the Scottish Enterprise website
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