[Population aging].
The author analyses the evolution of world and Spanish populations, the progressive aging of western societies and the increase in social-sanitary necessities which those over 65 years of age present. Once analyzed, the author designs a framework which we should use as health professionals dedicated to provide care to geriatric groups which are increasing in number and who have specific needs.
D000368:Aged; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D011157:Population Dynamics; D013030:Spain