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Coping with Methuselah [[electronic resource] ] : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society / / Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors



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Titolo: Coping with Methuselah [[electronic resource] ] : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society / / Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Washington, D.C., : Brookings Institution Press, c2004
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (313 p.)
Disciplina: 304.6/45
Soggetto topico: Longevity - Social aspects
Life expectancy - Social aspects
Old age - Social aspects
Medical technology - Social aspects
Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
Altri autori: AaronHenry J  
SchwartzWilliam B. <1922-2009.>  
Note generali: Papers presented at a conference held at the Brookings Institution, April 2002.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Inside Flap; Title Page; Copyright Information; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Impact of the Revolution in Biomedical Research on Life Expectancy by 2050; Our Uncertain Demographic Future; The Changing Face of Health Care; Labor Market Effects of Dramatic Longevity Improvement; The Impact of Major Improvements in Life Expectancy on the Financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; Ethical Aspects of Major Increases in Life Span and Life Expectancy; Increased Life Expectancy: A Global Perspective; Contributors; Index; Back Cover
Titolo autorizzato: Coping with Methuselah  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 0-8157-9630-7
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910449859003321
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