Geriatric Medicine in South Africa - a Cinderella subspecialty?

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2007

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Ferreira, Monica
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South African Family Practice

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http://www.safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj
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University of Cape Town

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Institute for Ageing in Africa
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Faculty of Health Sciences
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Abstract
Population ageing is a worldwide phenomenon and follows a decline in birth and death rates. Longevity and a greater number of people living to an advanced age are a major achievement for humankind. However, a consequence of the demographic shift is an escalating demand for health care as a result of increases in chronic and age-specific diseases and disabilities. The transition is more rapid in developing countries, which also have fewer resources than the developed countries to meet the challenges of an ageing population.
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Ferreira, M. (2006). Geriatric Medicine in South Africa-a Cinderella subspecialty?: CPD. South African Family Practice, 48(5), p-18.

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