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The emergence of centenarians and supercentenarians in Australia
Author(s) -
McCormack John
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
geriatrics and gerontology international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.823
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1447-0594
pISSN - 1444-1586
DOI - 10.1111/j.1447-0594.2004.00192.x
Subject(s) - centenarian , gerontology , medicine , healthy aging , quality of life (healthcare) , multidisciplinary approach , longevity , sociology , nursing , social science
This paper explores the changing prevalence and socio‐health status of centenarians in Australia over the last 100 years. The aims of the source study were (1) To identify and describe sociodemographic characteristics of Australian centenarians, and compare them with centenarians from other countries; (2) to investigate whether there is social and health heterogeneity among Australian centenarians; (3) to investigate whether there are social and health differences between centenarians and younger aged cohorts in Australia; and (4) to report on preliminary quality‐of‐life measures. Findings confirming the aims are reported and the author concludes by arguing for the establishment of a multidisciplinary Australian Centenarian Study.