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The dynamics of population aging: demography and policy analysis

The Milbank Quarterly

Author: Manton, K. G.
Year: 1991
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

In the 1970s, U.S. census projections underestimated the 1990 elderly & oldest-old populations by 1.7 million. The deficit of detailed health & demographic data on the oldest-old segment of the population was not even recognized until mid-1985, when The Milbank Quarterly intensified its focus on this segment's impact on health services. Health outcomes for the oldest-old segment are still difficult to predict, due to the high prevalence of comorbidity & functional impairment. Progress in assistive devices, health & function interventions, & disease eradication & prevention could lead to improvement in the aggregate health of this population & reduce long-term care needs.

Further Details

Full Title The Milbank Quarterly
Pages 309-338
Volume 69
Issue 2
Accession Number 22.5.03
Image 2981663232d policy analysis.pdf
Electronic Resource Number http://www.jstor.org/stable/3350207 / 10.2307/3350207
Keywords North America, older, health improvement, policy compliance, assistive device

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