Demographics of the Older Adult And Chronic Kidney Disease: A Literature Review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2012
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Older adults (65 years of age and older) comprised 4.1% of the population in 1900 (3.1 million), rose to 13.0% in 2010 (40.3 million), and are projected to reach 16.1% in 2020 (54.8 million). With each decade, there has been a steady increase, including older adults, in the population with chronic kidney disease. This article provides a review of the literature related to the demographics of the older adult population and older adults with chronic kidney disease. It also explores life expectancy, health promotion, and the economic impact of chronic kidney disease and its co-morbidities.
Publication Title
Nephrology Nursing Journal
Volume
39
Issue
6
First Page
491
Last Page
496
Recommended Citation
Elliott, R. W.
(2012). Demographics of the Older Adult And Chronic Kidney Disease: A Literature Review. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 39(6), 491-496.
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