National Institute on Aging
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that conducts and supports research on aging and the health and well-being of older people.
Pronunciation
National Institute on Aging: /ˈnæʃənəl ɪnˈstaɪtjuːt ɒn ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "National Institute on Aging" is derived from its role as a national-level institute focused on research and support related to aging and older individuals.
Related Terms
- Aging
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics
- Health and Human Services
- United States Department of Health and Human Services
Overview
The NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. It is the primary federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research. The NIA is one of the 27 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Research
The NIA's research program covers a broad range of areas, from the study of basic cellular changes that occur with age to the examination of the biomedical, social, and behavioral aspects of age-related diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. Other areas include research into health disparities, the biology of aging, and the specific health and social needs of older people.
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