James R. Carey

http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol19/50/

doi:10.4054/DemRes.2008.19.50

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Abstract
The purpose of this opinion report is to outline what I consider to be the most promising areas for future biodemographic research and to suggest ways in which the field can be moved forward. I discuss five major themes: i) biodemography of disability; ii) ecological, developmental, behavioral and evolutionary biodemography; iii) biodemography of sociality; iv) genomic and genetic biodemography; and v) biodemographic modeling and analysis. I consider the last two areas (genomics/genetics; modeling/analysis) as both stand-alone topics and cross-cutting concepts. At the end of the paper I present ideas for charting the future course including strengthening and expanding infrastructure, database and website development, organizing conferences, submitting new training grants, and integrating biodemography into teaching programs.

Author's affiliation
James R. Carey
University of California at Davis, United States of America

Keywords
biodemography, frailty, life span, longevity

Word count (Main text)
3114

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