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Biomedical ethics in the year 2000: O = f(H.E.F.)
C D Chambers1, K S Pribble, M T Harter
1Health Services Administration, Ohio University, USA.
Journal of Religion & Aging
|October 1, 1986
Summary
As the elderly population grows, their healthcare consumption strains public resources. This increases risks and restricts access to care for older adults due to finite resources.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Economics
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The elderly population is rapidly expanding globally.
- Older adults are significant consumers of healthcare services.
- Rising healthcare costs present a substantial burden on public finances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the historical trends in elderly healthcare consumption.
- To assess the current status of healthcare access for the elderly.
- To project future challenges and risks associated with elderly healthcare resource allocation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of historical healthcare data.
- Analysis of current public health expenditure on elderly care.
- Trend analysis and predictive modeling for future resource needs.
Main Results:
- The elderly consume a disproportionate share of healthcare resources.
- Public funding bears the majority of the financial burden for elderly healthcare.
- Increased longevity exacerbates the strain on finite healthcare resources.
Conclusions:
- Without proactive planning, restricted access to care for the elderly is inevitable.
- The growing elderly population poses significant challenges to healthcare system sustainability.
- Urgent policy interventions are needed to ensure equitable and sustainable access to healthcare for aging populations.
Keywords:
Health Care and Public Health