title: Medical and psychosocial problems of the aged.
abstract: A survey of chronic illness in the 65-year-and-over age group in general practice is presented. Some medical and psychosocial problems encountered in this age group are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003153:Community Health Services; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009017:Morbidity; D013019:South Africa; D014187:Transportation of Patients