How many people will need palliative care in 2040? Past trends, future projections and implications for services
Abstract Background Current estimates suggest that approximately 75% of people approaching the end-of-life may benefit from palliative care. The growing numbers of older people and increasing prevalence of chronic illness in many countries mean that more people may benefit from palliative care in th...
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| Lingua: | English |
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BMC
2017-05-01
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| Serie: | BMC Medicine |
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| Accesso online: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-017-0860-2 |