Coping with Methuselah : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society /

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"In Coping with Methuselah, a group of practicing scientists and public policy experts come together to address the problems, challenges, and opportunities posed by a longer life span. This book will generate discussion in political, social, and medical circles and help prepare us for the extra...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: Brookings Institution
Other Authors: Aaron, Henry J., Schwartz, William B., 1922-2009
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2004.
Subjects:
Longevity > Social aspects > Congresses.
Life expectancy > Social aspects > Congresses.
Old age > Social aspects > Congresses.
Medical technology > Social aspects > Congresses.
Medical care > Needs assessment.
Older people.
Longevity > Social aspects.
Life expectancy > Social aspects.
Medical technology > Social aspects.
Old age > Social aspects.
Health Services for the Aged > trends
Life Expectancy > trends
Aged, 80 and over
Health Services Needs and Demand
Longevity > ethics
Socioeconomic Factors
Aged
Longévité > Aspect social.
Espérance de vie > Aspect social.
Vieillesse > Aspect social.
Technologie médicale > Aspect social.
Longévité > Aspect social > Congrès.
Espérance de vie > Aspect social > Congrès.
Vieillesse > Aspect social > Congrès.
Technologie médicale > Aspect social > Congrès.
Soins médicaux > Analyse des besoins.
Personnes âgées.
elderly.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Demography.
MEDICAL > Microbiology.
Older people
Medical care > Needs assessment
Life expectancy > Social aspects
Longevity > Social aspects
Medical technology > Social aspects
Old age > Social aspects
United States
Conference papers and proceedings
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction / Henry J. Aaron and William B. Schwartz
  • The impact of the revolution in biomedical research on life expectancy by 2050 / John T. Potts and William B. Schwartz. Comment by Nicholas Wade
  • Our uncertain demographic future / Henry J. Aaron and Benjamin H. Harris. Comment by Stephen Goss
  • The changing face of health care / Alan M. Garber and Dana P. Goldman
  • Labor market effects of dramatic longevity improvement / Gary Burtless. Comment by Dora L. Costa
  • The impact of major improvements in life expectancy on the financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid / John B. Shoven. Comment by William G. Gale
  • Ethical aspects of major increases in life span and life expectancy / Alexander M. Capron. Comment by Margaret P. Battin
  • Increased life expectancy: a global perspective / Barry P. Bosworth and Benjamin Keys. Comment by Martin Baily.

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