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Chronic disease prevalence and burden in elderly men: an analysis of Medicare medical claims data.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19172963     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Because of the lack of information on men's health issues, and the substantial economic and morbidity impact of chronic diseases in this population, the current study describes the prevalence and burden of the top ten chronic diseases diagnosed in males age 65 and older. This study will provide insight to providers and benefit administrators seeking to develop educational and therapy management programs to reduce acute and long-term complications associated with the most prevalent chronic medical conditions.
Authors:
Libby Black; M Chris Runken; Michael Eaddy; Manan Shah
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of health care finance     Volume:  33     ISSN:  1078-6767     ISO Abbreviation:  J Health Care Finance     Publication Date:  2007  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-01-28     Completed Date:  2009-02-19     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9503024     Medline TA:  J Health Care Finance     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  68-78     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Global Health Outcomes, NA, GlaxoSmithKline Inc., USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Chronic Disease / epidemiology*
Cost of Illness*
Cross-Sectional Studies
Humans
Insurance Claim Review
Male
Medicare*
Retrospective Studies
United States / epidemiology

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