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Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
Date:9/29/2008

y to know the socioeconomic status of any particular patient and the condition of the patient when they had the surgery," Krumholz said in the news release. "Nevertheless, it is time for us to look closely at whether people are getting the same care and outcomes regardless of their financial circumstances."

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The U.S. National Institute on Aging has more about seniors and surgery.



-- Robert Preidt



SOURCE: Center for the Advancement of Health, news release, Sept. 11, 2008


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