An Atlas of Aging

This atlas explores the medical and health management consequences of an increasingly aging population, providing a clear understanding of the demographic changes expected and their impact on all aspects of society and its organization.

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The impact of changing patterns of ageing is destined to have profound social and economic effects throughout the world during the first half of the 21st century. This atlas explores the medical and health management consequences of an increasingly ageing population. Professor Kirkwood has drawn together a wealth of visual and statistical material that provides readers with a clear understanding of the expected demographic changes and their impact on all aspects of society and its organization.