Economic and policy implications of improving longevity
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Advantages of the increasing average life span of Americans like extended work life and care giving are discussed along with the negative sides of the issue.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Economic and policy implications of improving longevity
Article Abstract:
Advantages of the increasing average life span of Americans like extended work life and care giving are discussed along with the negative sides of the issue.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Lessons from long-lived physicians
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Rationale for the longevity of physicians is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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