Rudd A G, Millard P H
Baillieres Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 1988 Jun;2(2):241-59. doi: 10.1016/s0950-3552(88)80003-8.
The absolute numbers and proportion of elderly people within society is increasing and will continue to increase into the next century. An understanding of normal biology, physiology and anatomy of ageing are an essential prerequisite for the treatment of pathology in the elderly. Gerontology is a young scientific discipline where important developments are being made. Progress in increasing longevity has so far been limited, but continuing improvements in the quality of life for the elderly remain an attainable goal.
社会中老年人的绝对数量和比例正在增加，并将持续到下个世纪。了解衰老的正常生物学、生理学和解剖学是治疗老年人疾病的重要前提。老年学是一门正在取得重要进展的年轻科学学科。迄今为止，延长寿命的进展有限，但持续改善老年人的生活质量仍然是一个可以实现的目标。
