Geriatric medicine
The Aging Population in the Twenty-First Century
Statistics for Health Policy
by Panel on Statistics for an Aging Population; Committee on National Statistics; National Research Council
Description
It is not news that each of us grows old. What is relatively new, however, is that the average age of the American population is increasing. More and better information is required to assess, plan for, and meet the needs of a graying population. The Aging Population in the Twenty-First Century examines social, economic, and demographic changes among the aged, as well as many health-related topics: health promotion and disease prevention; quality of life; health care system financing and use; and the quality of care--especially long-term care. Recommendations for increasing and improving the data available--as well as for ensuring timely access to them--are also included.
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- Publisher National Academies Press
- Publication Date January 1988
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780309038812
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 27.95 USD
- Pages340
- ReadershipProfessional and scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions9 x 6 inches
- Biblio Notes1988
