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Ageing of Jamaica's population - What are the implications for healthcare? / Envejecimiento de la población de Jamaica. ¿Cuáles son las implicaciones para la atención de la salud?
Eldemire-Shearer, D; Mitchell-Fearon, K; Laws, H; Waldron, N; James, K; Holder-Nevins, DL.
  • Eldemire-Shearer, D; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
  • Mitchell-Fearon, K; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
  • Laws, H; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
  • Waldron, N; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
  • James, K; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
  • Holder-Nevins, DL; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
West Indian med. j ; 63(1): 3-8, Jan. 2014. ilus, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1045778
ABSTRACT
The 2011 Census has confirmed the ageing of the Jamaican population. The over 60-year old population has increased while the under 15-year old population has decreased. Other demographic changes of note include the largest increase being in the old-old who are predominantly female. The demographic changes when considered with the increase in chronic disease indicate the need for consideration of healthcare specifically targeting the needs for older persons including increased prevention, continuous medical management, long term care and caregiver support.
RESUMEN
El censo de 2011 ha confirmado el envejecimiento de la población jamaicana. La población de más de 60 años de edad ha aumentado, mientras que la población por debajo de 15 años ha disminuido. Otros cambios demográficos notables incluyen un mayor aumento en el grupo de los ancianos mayores de 85 años, predominantemente femenino. Los cambios demográficos considerados junto con el aumento de las enfermedades crónicas indican la necesidad de tener en cuenta una atención de la salud dirigida específicamente a las necesidades de las personas mayores, que incluya mayor prevención, tratamiento médico continuo, así como apoyo a largo plazo a los cuidados y a los cuidadores de la salud.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aging / Population Dynamics / Health Services for the Aged Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aging / Population Dynamics / Health Services for the Aged Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM