European Heart Journal Quality of Care & Clinical Outcomes
More older Europeans with cardiovascular disease may need daily help
A model projected 6.21 million older EU adults with both cardiovascular disease and severe dependency in 2050, up from 4.06 million in 2021.A model projected 6.21 million older EU adults with both cardiovascular disease and severe dependency in 2050, up from 4.06 million in 2021.
Computational studyCardiovascular disease
Who was studiedOlder EU adults with cardiovascular disease, against older EU adults in 2021
What changedOlder EU adults with cardiovascular disease and severe daily dependency were projected to increase from 4.06 million to 6.21 million
The catchThe model assumed unchanged dependency rates; continuing earlier declines instead projected fewer dependent adults