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[Growing need for surgery as the number of elderly rises in Denmark]
Søren Neermark1, Morten Bay-Nielsen, Thue Bisgaard
1Gastroenheden, Hvidovre Hospital, Kettegård Alle 35, 2650 Hvidovre. soeren.neermark@hvh.regionh.dk
Abstract:
In Denmark, the elderly population is growing. In the article, data from the Danish Healthcare Registry (2005-2012) was summarized for hospital admissions and outpatient contacts with surgery in patients above 75 years. Also, the number of surgical procedures and surgical-related costs in 2020 were estimated based on demographic data and the rates surgery in 2012. The number of surgical procedures and surgical-related hospital costs will increase by 27.8% from 2012 to 2020, corresponding to the increase in the number of elderly citizens. New strategies and further political prioritization is needed to meet the rising age-related challenges.
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