Geriatric Urology
Article Abstract:
Urology is one of the surgical specialties that is most affected by the growing demographic of older adults in the U.S. Urological problems are mostly observed in 65 years elderly people. Research needs are assessed and targeted; materials are developed for urology training programs. Activities in the fields of geriatric urology are taking place globally.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
Urology, Old age
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Body mass index is inversely related to mortality in older people after adjustment for waist circumference
Article Abstract:
A study examining the relationship between body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and mortality risk in older people, is presented.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
Canada, Mortality, Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Obesity, Body mass index
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Subjects list: Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Research
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