Geriatric syndromes and self-sufficiency – occurrence in 11,495 geriatric in-patients 65+ years,
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| Year of publication | 2010 |
| Type | Conference abstract |
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| Description | The increasing occurrence of geriatric giants with age has crucial importance and could have serious consequences not only for individuals and families but also for demands on and costs of health and social care. It is important in planning for the needs of older people to have projections based on reliable estimates of the prevalence and incidence of geriatric giants and its associated disability. |