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[The "widow syndrome"].

H Hamm1

  • 1Abteilung für Allgemeinmedizin, Krankenhaus Eppendorf, Universität Hamburg.

Fortschritte Der Medizin
|January 15, 1991
PubMed
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The growing elderly population includes more women, particularly widows, who often present with a distinct "widow syndrome" in general practice. This article details this common clinical presentation in older female patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • General Practice
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • The demographic shift towards an aging global population.
  • Increased prevalence of elderly patients in primary care settings.
  • The specific demographic of individuals over 65, noting a higher proportion of women and widows.

Purpose:

  • To describe the clinical presentation of the 'widow syndrome' in elderly female patients.
  • To raise awareness among general practitioners about this specific patient cohort.

Summary:

  • Elderly patients, particularly women over 65, represent a growing segment of general practice caseloads.
  • Widows constitute a significant majority within the elderly female population (approximately 6:1 ratio over widowers).
  • A distinct clinical picture, termed the 'widow syndrome,' is frequently observed in this patient group.

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Impact:

  • Facilitates earlier recognition and management of the 'widow syndrome' by healthcare providers.
  • Improves patient care by addressing the unique needs of elderly widows.
  • Contributes to a better understanding of age-related health issues in primary care.