With people living longer, the global share of older people aged 60 years and above increased from 9.2% in 1990 to 11.7% in 2013 and will reach 21.1% by 2050
This clinical study will assess the person's immunity, biological and functional changes as well as identify the organ-specific signatures of aging in the Indian population.
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