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.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger [online] |
Vol/bind | 175 |
Udgave nummer | 41 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2399-2401 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 1603-6824 |
Status | Udgivet - 7 okt. 2013 |