Baseline survey on oral health, feeding patterns and nutritional status of Older people in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi District
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2004-04Author
Ngatia, E. M.
Gathece Loice W.
Mutara, L. N.
Macigo, F. G.
Mulli, T. K.
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The older population in Africa, currently estimated to be slightly over 42 million, is projected to reach 205 million by 2050, a six-fold increase; five decades. Over this time period, it is estimated that the population aged 60 a s a a . Kenya will have increased from the current 1.3 million to 7.2 million. The a "5 0 no retire from work until they are physically incapacitated. The traditions s _ ~ : r •. e older people which is the nuclear and extended family system, has been e-o e to rural-urban migration and the consequences of the HIV/AlDS pandemic.
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The risk factors and nutritional status of older people in AfricaPublisher
Department Of Periodontology And Community Dentistry, School Of Dental Sciences, University Of Nairobi.
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Baseline survey on oral health, feeding patterns and nutritional status of 0lder people in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi District
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