Women's Health
Components of comprehensive evaluation of the older female patient discussed
Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 30th, 2003
"Nearly 50% of American women will be older than 45 years by the year 2015. Because the life expectancy of women is anticipated to extend to an average age of 81 years by 2050, the aging woman will become the predominant patient seeking health care," scientists in the United States report.
"These statistics reveal the importance for health care providers to become familiar with the health care needs of this segment of the population. Over their lifespan, women are more likely to experience disease and disability and subsequently require intervention and treatment. This...
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