Longevity and health expectancy in an ageing society: implications for public health in Italy

• Main Authors: Marianna Noale (Author), Federica Limongi (Author), Emanuele Scafato (Author), Stefania Magg (Author), Gaetano Crepaldi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: While the prolongation of life expectancy is due to medical, economic, social and public health advancements, longevity may not necessarily be an indicator of real development. Epidemiologic data indicate, in fact, that advanced age carries the risk of multiple diseases, disability and...