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By Dr. Richard M. Suzman,
Associate Director
Behavioral and Social Sciences
National Institute of Aging, NIH
U.S.A.
Presentation at: Science, Health and Development: Achievements and Challenges in One Hundred Years of PAHO.
XXXVII Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Health Research
Washington, DC, 12-14 June 2002
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A brief review of data regarding the growth of elederly population in developed and developing countries
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A discussion of Health and Retirement Study:
Overview, interview topics, and special design features
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Communique:The Denver Summit of the Eight
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NAS 2001 Report -- Preparing for an Aging World: A Case for Cross-National Research
Projected growth in numbers and proportions of the world’s older population poses an array of challenges to policy makers
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Behavioral and Social Research Program and areas of emphasis
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