Health Values of Hospitalized Patients 80 Years or Older

Authors:
  • NDNeal V. Dawson
    Neal V. Dawson
  • AWAlbert W. Wu
    Albert W. Wu
  • JLJoanne Lynn
    Joanne Lynn
  • JSJane R. Soukup
    Jane R. Soukup
  • ECE. Francis Cook
    E. Francis Cook
  • HVHumberto Vidaillet
    Humberto Vidaillet
  • RPRussell S. Phillips
    Russell S. Phillips
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Abstract
LIFE EXPECTANCY has increased dramatically even among elderly adults over the past few generations. Currently, an 80-year-old man can expect to live 7 years and an 80-year-old woman, 9.1 years.1 But because the elderly disproportionately have both acute and chronic illnesses, quality of life has assumed increasing importance.
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