Heart failure and the aging population: an increasing burden in the 21st century?
Population
Scottish population (5.1 million), specifically focusing on men and women aged >= 45 years with heart failure.
Design
Other
Follow-up
20 years (projection from 2000 to 2020)
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Discussion
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Implication
Projected HF admission rises may strain services; leaves open optimal prevention and planning strategies.
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Population
Scottish population (5.1 million), specifically focusing on men and women aged >= 45 years with heart failure.
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Outcome
Projected future burden of heart failure (prevalence, general practice consultation rates, and hospital admission rates) over the period 2000 to 2020.
The burden of heart failure in Scotland is projected to increase significantly by 2020 due to an aging population, highlighting the need for future health service planning.
Cite This Study
Simon Stewart (2002) studied this question.