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The aging of the population and health services

Annals of the American Academy of Political & Social Science

Author: Vladeck, B. C., Firman, J. P.
Year: 1983
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

The demographic revolution-engendered in large part by modern medicine-includes an extraordinary & continuing increase in the number & proportion of elderly persons in the population, which has profound implications for health services. The elderly are disproportionately heavy utilizers of health care, primarily for chronic disease. In the U.S., most health care for the elderly is financed through public funds, & costs have been increasing at an alarming rate. There is wide consensus that, for all the excellence of the medical care system in treating acute episodes, care of chronic disease is frequently unsatisfactory in both quality & cost. Given the demographic imperatives, reform of mechanisms for chronic care is thus essential.

Further Details

Pages 132-148
Volume 468
Accession Number 30.5.03
Research Notes Electronic copy added 03/07/2013
Keywords North Americaolderhealth improvement

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