growing need for surgery as the number of elderly rises in denmark

Abstract

In Denmark, the elderly population is growing. In the article, data from the Danish Healthcare Registry (2005-2012) was summarized for hospital admissions and outpatient contacts with surgery in patients above 75 years. Also, the number of surgical procedures and surgical-related costs in 2020 were estimated based on demographic data and the rates surgery in 2012. The number of surgical procedures and surgical-related hospital costs will increase by 27.8% from 2012 to 2020, corresponding to the increase in the number of elderly citizens. New strategies and further political prioritization is needed to meet the rising age-related challenges.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for læger [online]
Vol/bind175
Udgave nummer41
Sider (fra-til)2399-2401
Antal sider3
ISSN1603-6824
StatusUdgivet - 7 okt. 2013

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