| Literature DB >> 9457449 |
Abstract
The factors which have led to a dramatic increase in the numbers of the elderly and the impact of this ageing population on health care resources is discussed. The importance of looking at the total disease burden of a particular disorder rather than just its mortality rate is emphasized, particularly in regard to cardiovascular disease.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID： 9457449 DOI： 10.1097/00019501-199710000-00010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Coron Artery Dis ISSN： 0954-6928 Impact factor: 1.439