John J, Mani S A, Azizah Y
Klinik Pergigian Hospital Pasir Mas, Pasir Mas, Kelantan.
Med J Malaysia. 2004 Aug;59(3):433-9.
One of the undeniable facts about living is that everyday we are getting older. By 2050, it is projected that one out of every five Malaysians will be 60 or older. The economic challenge of this demographic change will affect development and the financial implications of sustaining well being of this group are formidable and complex. This population group has extensive oral disease, medical problems that complicate their oral care, and unique dental treatment challenges. The authors discuss the problem of oral healthcare among the aged, its impediments and propose some approaches for improvement to better serve the needs of this group of vulnerable members of our nation.
关于生活不可否认的一个事实是，我们每天都在变老。预计到2050年，每五个马来西亚人中就有一个年龄在60岁及以上。这种人口结构变化带来的经济挑战将影响发展，维持这一群体福祉的财务影响既艰巨又复杂。这个人群患有广泛的口腔疾病、使口腔护理复杂化的医疗问题以及独特的牙科治疗挑战。作者讨论了老年人的口腔医疗保健问题、其障碍，并提出了一些改进方法，以更好地满足我国这一弱势群体的需求。
