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The morbidity compression debate — risks, opportunities, and policy options for women
Author(s)	James N Laditka, Sarah B Laditka
Journal title	Journal of Women & Aging, vol 12, nos 1/2, 2000
Pages	pp 23-38
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Ill health ; Theory ; Older women ; Health [elderly] ; Quality of life ; Research Reviews.
Annotation	The morbidity compression theory proposes that we can compress the period of illness and disability in old age into an ever smaller period at the end of life. Although recent research offers fresh support for the theory, its validity remains uncertain. This paper demonstrates the importance of the theory and recent research in this area for women. It looks at the chief proponent and opposing views of the theory, and suggests a heightened emphasis on public policies promoting healthy lifestyles. These policies would reduce long-term care needs, make economies in health care budgets and improve the experience of ageing. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-001016237 A
Classmark	CH: 4D: BD: CC: F:59: 3A:6KC
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