Morbidity pattern amongst elderly patients presenting at a primary care clinic in Nigeria
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How to cite this article: Adebusoye L A, Ladipo M M, Owoaje E T, Ogunbode A M. Morbidity pattern amongst elderly patients presenting at a primary care clinic in Nigeria .Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. 2011;3(1), Art. #211, 6 pages. doi:10.4102/phcfm. v3i1.211 Background: The elderly comprise the fastest-expanding age group globally, with the greatest increase occurring in developing countries. Disease and deteriorating health are implicitly assumed to be associated with ageing, as chronic medical illnesses mostly present with increasing age.
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دوره 3 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2011