The coming epidemic of obesity in elderly Americans
Article Abstract:
The prevalence of obesity in elderly Americans in 2010 is estimated and the health and economic implications of the epidemic's estimated are discussed. It is found that the prevalence of obesity in elderly Americans will likely increase, challenging healthcare delivery and financing systems in the United States.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
Aged, Elderly, Surveys, Obesity, Americans
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Isolation of health services research from practice and policy: the example of chronic heart failure management
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Based on the example of chronic heart failure management, efficacy of health services research in coordinating health practices and policies is examined.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Medical policy, Health policy, Heart failure, Health services administration
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Subjects list: Research, United States, Analysis, Medical care, Medical care (Private)
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