Ageing of Jamaica's Population - What Are the Implications for Healthcare?

Type Journal Article - The West Indian medical journal
Title Ageing of Jamaica's Population - What Are the Implications for Healthcare?
Author(s)
Volume 63
Issue 1
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2014
Page numbers 3-8
URL http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4655619/
Abstract
The 2011 Census has confirmed the ageing of the Jamaican population. The over 60-year old population has increased while the under 15-year old population has decreased. Other demographic changes of note include the largest increase being in the old-old who are predominantly female. The demographic changes when considered with the increase in chronic disease indicate the need for consideration of healthcare specifically targeting the needs for older persons including increased prevention, continuous medical management, long term care and caregiver support.

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