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Geriatrics in the most aged country, Japan
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Geriatrics in the most aged country, Japan
Arch Gerontol Geriatr.
2009 Dec.
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Abstract
The aging of society is a common problem in many developed countries. To tackle the problems related to an aging society, the role of geriatricians, as well as government support, is becoming more and more important. There is need to recruit young physicians with the skills required to care for elderly patients, and to establish an education system which encourages more young physicians to undertake training in geriatrics. Additionally, there is a need for improvement of our insurance systems to support such care. Our approach to the aging society will pave the way for other countries in Asia and the west.
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