Longevity and health expectancy in an ageing society: implications for public health in Italy
INTRODUCTION: While the prolongation of life expectancy is due to medical, economic, social and public health advancements, longevity may not necessarily be an indicator of real development. Epidemiologic data indicate, in fact, that advanced age carries the risk of multiple diseases, disability and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Istituto Superiore di Sanità
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Annali dell'Istituto Superiore di Sanità |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0021-25712012000300010&lng=en&tlng=en |