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epidemiology of aging  

Definition

  • The epidemiologic study of older people in the community has been pursued for many years. Although there is probably nothing unique about the application of epidemiologic methods to older populations, there are many important differences and special issues that merit separate consideration. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Aging, Epidemiology of]

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