Patterson C, Feightner J
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
CMAJ. 1997 Oct 15;157(8):1107-13.
Canada is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of older people in its population. Adopting strategies that involve physician actions, a societal approach and individual participation may substantially improve the health of senior citizens. This article presents ways to improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of premature death through manoeuvres that can be initiated by physicians in the context of the periodic health examination. The authors highlight the role of evidence in choosing the most appropriate interventions, speculate on areas of future importance and emphasize a societal approach to population health.
加拿大人口中的老年人数量正在急剧增加。采取涉及医生行动、社会方法和个人参与的策略，可能会大幅改善老年人的健康状况。本文介绍了通过医生在定期健康检查中可以采取的措施来提高生活质量和降低过早死亡风险的方法。作者强调了证据在选择最合适干预措施中的作用，推测了未来重要的领域，并强调了针对人群健康的社会方法。
