title: [The accelerated aging of the population in Brazil].
abstract: Formerly a young country, Brazil is now undergoing a period of acceleration in the ageing of its population. The Brazilian geriatric heathcare sector must prepare itself to advocate and optimise the care of elderly patients. The training of professionals in gerontology must be a priority and public policies need to evolve.
authors: Fundação de Apoio e Valorização do Idoso, Curitiba, Brésil. amandakampa@yahoo.com.br
authors: Amanda Kampa
authors: AK
authors: Cassab
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001938:Brazil; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006280:Health Workforce; D006801:Humans; D011157:Population Dynamics