Effectiveness of care for older people: a review (original) (raw)

1994, Quality and Safety in Health Care

Older peoplethat is, those aged 65 and overare the largest single group of people using health care services in Great Britain. In 1986-7 in England 48% of all NHS expenditure was accounted for by those aged 65 and over, 17% by those aged 65-74, 22-7% by those aged 75-84, and 8-6% by those aged 85 and over. Average annual NHS expenditure per head was estimated at £414 for those aged 65-74, £926 for those aged 75-84, and £1452 for those aged 85 and over.'

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