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Chapter-23 Geriatrics

BOOK TITLE: Short Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9789380704104
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11257_23
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, Medical Arts Photography and Modelling, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagara, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Care of old people ‘Geriatrics’ is discussed in the chapter. Initially terminologies, geriatric health problems are detailed. 13 social welfare measures for overcoming geriatric problems are described including nutrients required for the old age.

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