The projections regarding the ageing of the Italian population are cause for great concern; however, the ageing scenario may actually be interpreted in a more optimistic way. Theories formulated in the 80s envisaging a decline of mortality, morbidity and disability in the elderly are now confirmed and prefigure an unexpected decrease in disability rates in the elderly population. The aim of this review is to attempt to explain the reasons for this by analyzing the role played by the various determinants of health, in particular social isolation, which are likely to play an important role in the future as well.

Liotta, G., Mancinelli, S., Scarcella, P., Pompei, D., Mastromattei, A., Cutini, R., et al. (2012). [Health and disability in the elderly: old paradigms and future prospects]. IGIENE E SANITÀ PUBBLICA, 68(5), 657-676.

[Health and disability in the elderly: old paradigms and future prospects]

LIOTTA, GIUSEPPE;MANCINELLI, SANDRO;SCARCELLA, PAOLA;BUONOMO, ERSILIA;PALOMBI, LEONARDO;
2012-01-01

Abstract

The projections regarding the ageing of the Italian population are cause for great concern; however, the ageing scenario may actually be interpreted in a more optimistic way. Theories formulated in the 80s envisaging a decline of mortality, morbidity and disability in the elderly are now confirmed and prefigure an unexpected decrease in disability rates in the elderly population. The aim of this review is to attempt to explain the reasons for this by analyzing the role played by the various determinants of health, in particular social isolation, which are likely to play an important role in the future as well.
2012
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Rilevanza nazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/42 - IGIENE GENERALE E APPLICATA
Italian
Health Services Needs and Demand; Educational Status; Population Dynamics; Humans; Aged; Health Services for the Aged; Morbidity; Health Services Accessibility; Italy; Socioeconomic Factors; Life Style; Aged, 80 and over; Forecasting; Diet; Occupations; Disabled Persons; Male; Female; Models, Theoretical
Liotta, G., Mancinelli, S., Scarcella, P., Pompei, D., Mastromattei, A., Cutini, R., et al. (2012). [Health and disability in the elderly: old paradigms and future prospects]. IGIENE E SANITÀ PUBBLICA, 68(5), 657-676.
Liotta, G; Mancinelli, S; Scarcella, P; Pompei, D; Mastromattei, A; Cutini, R; Marazzi, M; Buonomo, E; Palombi, L; Gilardi, F
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