Demographics elderly population

This raises the important question of what is elderly . In the average regulatory dossier, the majority of patients are likely to be less than 75 years old, yet population demographics point... 

The social and healthcare impact of these demographics in the United States and across the globe will lead to an increased demand for better medicines directed at a healthy old age. This elderly population have more income than average per capita income. In the United States, 70 million baby-boomers are starting to retire to a total of... 

The 2000 Census counted nearly 35 million people in the United States 65 years of age or older, about one of every eight Americans. By 2030, demographics estimate that one in every five Americans will be age 65 or older. .. Those age 85 or older, the oldest-old , are the fastest growing segment of the elderly population. .. This group is of special interest to healthcare planners because those 85 or older are more than likely to require health services (Himes, 2001). 

The twentyfirst century may obviously record and witness an apparent positive tilt in population demographics ultimately leading to a much healthier, stronger and happier elderly population. 

In addition to the information on area nursing homes, Ted should also be interested in demographics of the population in the region. Ted will want to know the number and percentage of elderly people in the region and the trends with respect to the age of the population. If he finds that the people in area are growing older or that older people are moving into the area, then this would bode well for the proposed business. 

The special populations covered in the following chapters include the four major demographic segments the elderly, women, children and major ethnic groups and although any smaller grouping of people or diseases may be labeled special , only renal and hepatic patients and orphan disease... 

Relevant features of the patient population (e.g., demographics, disease stage, important but excluded patient populations, and participation of children and elderly). 

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