Geriatric Otolaryngology

According to the US census publications, the US population is expected to grow by 27% between 2012 and 2050, which would be an increase from 314 million to 400 million. About 80 million in the US are expected to be over 65 years old. The projection of increased elderly population is due to several factors: increase in life expectancy, decrease in mortality, and decrease in fertility. As such, the recognition of the geriatric patient with otolaryngologic problems will present some unique challenges.

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