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Peer reviewedButler, Robert N.; Hyer, Kathryn – Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 1990
Describes the demographic trends and health risk factors of the growing elderly population, especially poor minorities. Suggests rethinking traditional hospital and nursing home roles in health care delivery to the elderly, expanding research concerns, reworking access to Medicaid, and ensuring health care to minorities. (CJS)
Descriptors: Blacks, Females, Frail Elderly, Health Care Costs
