Abstract
The proportion of adults over the age of 60 years is expanding rapidly across European Union countries, including the
Republic of Ireland. As the older population has grown faster than the total population, the proportion of older
persons relative to the rest of the population has increased considerably (Figure 1). This trend mirrors the arrival
of the “baby boomer� generation into early old age and will have wide ranging effects on social, political and
economic spheres as well as presenting significant challenges for healthcare delivery and public healthcare policy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 202-4 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Irish Medical Journal |
Volume | 102 |
Issue number | 7 |
Publication status | Published - 24 Sep 2009 |
Keywords
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Aging
- Dental Care for Aged
- Female
- Health Status
- Humans
- Inflammation
- Ireland
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Oral Health
- Periodontal Diseases