Promoting the health of senior citizens.
Canada is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of older people in its population. Adopting strategies that involve physician actions, a societal approach and individual participation may substantially improve the health of senior citizens. This article presents ways to improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of premature death through manoeuvres that can be initiated by physicians in the context of the periodic health examination. The authors highlight the role of evidence in choosing the most appropriate interventions, speculate on areas of future importance and emphasize a societal approach to population health.
Patterson
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Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. pattec@ihis.cmh.on.ca
Feightner
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D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000517:prevention & control; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001334:Automobile Driving; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D004035:Diet Therapy; D015444:Exercise; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000517:prevention & control; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control; D011788:Quality of Life; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control
D000925:Anticoagulants; D007252:Influenza Vaccines