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Longevity and health expectancy in an ageing society: implications for public health in Italy

Author(s) -

Marianoale,

Federica Limongi,

Emanuele Scafato,

Stefania Maggi,

Gaetano Crepaldi

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

annali dell istituto superiore di sanità

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.302

H-Index - 42

eISSN - 2384-8553

pISSN - 0021-2571

DOI - 10.4415/ann_12_03_10

Subject(s) - life expectancy , longevity , public health , gerontology , health care , autonomy , quality of life (healthcare) , medicine , environmental health , economic growth , political science , nursing , population , economics , law

While the prolongation of life expectancy is due to medical, economic, social and public health advancements, longevity may not necessarily be an indicator of real development. Epidemiologic data indicate, in fact, that advanced age carries the risk of multiple diseases, disability and loss of autonomy.

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