Neurological ageing factors : neurobiology of ageing and prevention of dementia

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Date
2005-06
Authors
Potocnik, Felix C. V.
Janse van Rensburg, Susan
Bouwens, Christianne
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Publisher
Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
By the year 2000 the total human population passed the 6 billion mark. It is estimated to peak at 9 billion around 2070 before declining to 8.4 billion at the end of the century. The decline will largely be due to reduced fertility rates, improved health care and quality of life. However, currently the proportion of elderly (i.e. over 60 years of age) is 10%; this is expected to reach 34% by 2100.
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The original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej/index
Keywords
Aging, Neurobiology, Dementia -- Prevention
Citation
Potocnik, F.C.V., Janse Van Rensburg, S. & Bouwens, C. 2005. Neurological ageing factors : neurobiology of ageing and prevention of dementia. Continuing Medical Education, 23(6):307-309.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/38062
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Research Articles (Psychiatry)
Research Articles (General Internal Medicine)