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991703
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b746073
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Coping with Methuselah : : the impact of molecular biology on medicine and society /\ Henry J. Aaron, William B. Schwartz, editors.
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| Publication Statement
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Washington, D.C. :: Brookings Institution Press,, ©2004.
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1 online resource (ix, 296 pages) :: illustrations
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0815796307
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0815700393
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0815700407
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9780815700395
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9780815700401
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| Notes
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Papers presented at a conference held at the Brookings Institution, April 2002.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction / Henry J. Aaron and William B. Schwartz -- The impact of the revolution in biomedical research on life expectancy by 2050 / John T. Potts and William B. Schwartz. Comment by Nicholas Wade -- Our uncertain demographic future / Henry J. Aaron and Benjamin H. Harris. Comment by Stephen Goss -- The changing face of health care / Alan M. Garber and Dana P. Goldman -- Labor market effects of dramatic longevity improvement / Gary Burtless. Comment by Dora L. Costa -- The impact of major improvements in life expectancy on the financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid / John B. Shoven. Comment by William G. Gale -- Ethical aspects of major increases in life span and life expectancy / Alexander M. Capron. Comment by Margaret P. Battin -- Increased life expectancy: a global perspective / Barry P. Bosworth and Benjamin Keys. Comment by Martin Baily.
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| Abstract
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"In Coping with Methuselah, a group of practicing scientists and public policy experts come together to address the problems, challenges, and opportunities posed by a longer life span. This book will generate discussion in political, social, and medical circles and help prepare us for the extraordinary possibilities that the future may hold."--Jacket.
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Life expectancy-- Social aspects, Congresses.
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Longevity-- Social aspects, Congresses.
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Medical technology-- Social aspects, Congresses.
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Old age-- Social aspects, Congresses.
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Life expectancy-- Social aspects.
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Longevity-- Social aspects.
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Medical technology-- Social aspects.
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MEDICAL-- Microbiology.
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Old age-- Social aspects.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE-- Demography.
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Health Services for the Aged-- trends.
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Life Expectancy-- trends.
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Aged.
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Health Services Needs and Demand.
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Longevity-- ethics.
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Socioeconomic Factors.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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304.6/45
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| LC Classification
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HQ1061.C654 2004eb
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WT 116C783 2004
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Aaron, Henry J.
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Schwartz, William B.,1922-2009.
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Brookings Institution.
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