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Health of Working-Age and Older Adults

n 2024, the Faculty of Health Sciences is organising the seventh annual conference
in the cycle of annual conferences in the field of health of different age groups. This
Itime, for the first time, we are bringing together two age groups under the common
theme “Health of working-age and older adults”.
The purpose of the conference is to share opinions, research findings and experienc-
es of experts in the field of health of professionals and older adults. In the publication
and at the conference itself, health is discussed comprehensively in terms of physical ac-
tivity, nutrition, psychosocial well-being and the use of modern technological solutions.
The published summaries provide an insight into the key issues, challenges and oppor- uvodne misli | preface
tunities for the health of working and older adults, with a focus on chronic diseases, the
health of marginalised groups and the specific needs of women and men. Mental health
issues, the impact of nutrition on health and the use of modern information technolo-
gies to improve access to health services are also discussed. The contributions present
the challenges of ergonomics, physical (in)activity and sedentary behaviour and present
solutions for prevention and rehabilitation that contribute to a better quality of life and
physical performance.
We thank all speakers and participants for enriching this important conference with
their contributions and hope that the conference will provide new insights and direc-
tions for further work in the field of working-age population and older adults. May this
be a step forward towards better health and quality of life for us all.

Ana Petelin and Darjan Smajla
Conference Programme Committee

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