Study Notes

Physical Changes in Middle Adulthood

Level:
BTEC National
Board:
Edexcel

Last updated 29 Sept 2019

Middle adulthood occurs between the ages of 46-65.

During the middle adulthood stage physical changes start to occur that show the body is ageing. These changes include:

  • Skin is less elastic
  • Weight gain
  • Greying of hair due to loss of pigments
  • Thinning of hair. Some men may experience hair loss
  • Becoming shorter
  • Women reach the menopause

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