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Is living longer cause for celebration?
Author(s)Sara Arber
Journal titleThe Health Service Journal, vol 106, no 5512, 18 July 1996
Pagespp 28-31
KeywordsAgeism ; Older women ; Health [elderly] ; Health services ; Demography.
AnnotationCurrent ageist attitudes neglect older people's contribution to society. The author examines the demographic facts, and argues that the evidence should dispel the myth that older people are a drain on resources and a burden on society.
Accession NumberCPA-960923016 A
ClassmarkB:TOB: BD: CC: L: S8 *

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