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Promoting the health of senior citizens.
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Promoting the health of senior citizens.

Abstract

Canada is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of older people in its population. Adopting strategies that involve physician actions, a societal approach and individual participation may substantially improve the health of senior citizens. This article presents ways to improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of premature death through manoeuvres that can be initiated by physicians in the context of the periodic health …

Authors

Patterson C; Feightner J

Journal

Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 157, No. 8, pp. 1107–1113

Publication Date

October 15, 1997

ISSN

0820-3946