Ceylon Healthy Aging & Longevity Medicine Alliance (CHALMA)

25% of the world's population lives in South Asia with little preparation for the challenges associated with rapidly aging societies

South Asians have a high burden of chronic conditions that are related to aging - including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia as well as frailty and sarcopenia

About 18% of Sri Lanka's population is 65 years or older - the highest proportion of older adults in South Asia

Dedicated plans and efforts for healthy aging are urgently needed

Why does Sri Lanka and South Asia need healthy aging initiatives?

Ceylon Healthy Aging & Longevity Medicine Alliance (CHALMA)

We are committed to promoting healthy aging and advancing evidence-based longevity strategies across the life course in Sri Lanka and South Asia through research, education, training & awareness

Our vision

To enable longer, healthier lives for Sri Lankans and South Asians through evidence-based longevity medicine, prevention, and access to healthy aging information and solutions.

Our mission

To advance healthy aging and longevity medicine in Sri Lanka and South Asia by integrating science, clinical practice, and public health. We build capacity through education and training, promote evidence-based interventions, support research and innovation, and inform policy to reduce aging-related disease burden and improve health across the life course.

Grounded in science - designed for people

Hallmarks of Aging (Lopez-Otin et al. Cell 2023)

Our work

• Research on healthy aging and longevity in Sri Lanka and South Asia

• Healthcare provider education and training

• Evidence-based healthy intervention programs

• Public engagement and awareness

Contact us

Email us: ceylonaging@gmail.com for more information about our work, programs or other inquiries