Abstract
Introduction and Justification:Population aging in Brazil is rapidly intensifying, with 32 million elderly people expected by 2025 and 72.4 million by 2100 (40.1% of the population). However, increased longevity does not necessarily mean better health, as there may be a rise in chronic diseases. Women live longer than men (79.9 vs. 72.8 years in 2020) due to biological, behavioral, and so…