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Review
. 1997 Oct 15;157(8):1107-13.

Promoting the health of senior citizens

C Patterson  1 , J Feightner
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Review

Promoting the health of senior citizens

C Patterson et al. CMAJ. .

Abstract

Canada is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of older people in its population. Adopting strategies that involve physician actions, a societal approach and individual participation may substantially improve the health of senior citizens. This article presents ways to improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of premature death through manoeuvres that can be initiated by physicians in the context of the periodic health examination. The authors highlight the role of evidence in choosing the most appropriate interventions, speculate on areas of future importance and emphasize a societal approach to population health.

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