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Geriatrics
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Branch of medicine dealing with the aged
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Gerontology
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The comprehensive study of aging and the problems of the aged. A gerontologist studies social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.
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Ethnic groups other than whites have lower nursing home utilization. Why?
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1. Increased availability of caregivers due to less middle-aged women working outside of the home
2. Certain ethnic groups tend to have larger families, thereby increasing the pool of potential caregivers. |
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Why are there so many older people now?
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Reduction in childhood mortality
Reduction in later life mortality ........ |
