Systematic analysis of national and regional burden of diseases for adults 70 years and older
Journal: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Year: 2022

<em>Since 2010, for the first time in the history of independent Ukraine, life expectancy at birth has exceeded 70 years. Formally, this is a positive phenomenon, </em><em>but if added years are spent in poor health, health care system </em><em>will face increased healthcare expenses due to increased demand.</em><em> Statistical data indicate that people aged ≥70 being the fastest growing segment in Ukraine as well as Europe, Asia, and the United States. In 2009, older (70 y.o. and more) adults