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The challenge of an ageing haemophilic population
Author(s) -
DOLAN G.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
haemophilia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.213
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1365-2516
pISSN - 1351-8216
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2010.02287.x
Subject(s) - haemophilia , life expectancy , medicine , longevity , population ageing , quality of life (healthcare) , haemophilia a , population , medical care , intensive care medicine , gerontology , pediatrics , family medicine , environmental health , nursing
Summary. Life expectancy for haemophilia has increased significantly in many countries. This represents a major success of the improved safety of therapeutic materials to treat haemophilia and of improved quality of care. This improved longevity will generate a population of older individuals with haemophilia with complex medical problems associated with age and managing such clinical issues is likely to be challenging.