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. 2005 Summer:(120):15-22.

The demographic characteristics of the oldest old in the United Kingdom

Cecilia Tomassini  1
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  • PMID: 16025700

The demographic characteristics of the oldest old in the United Kingdom

Cecilia Tomassini. Popul Trends. 2005 Summer.

Abstract

Those aged 85 and over (the oldest old) are the fastest growing age group in the population of many developed countries. However it is still uncommon to find statistics and analysis of this age group in current reporting. This article draws together demographic characteristics of people aged 85 and over from various different national data sources to provide an up-to-date picture of the oldest old.

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