Modern Medicine - Volume 20, Issue 9, September 1995

Weight loss among elderly people is a common problem that requires early intervention. Low bodyweight and unintentional weight loss are highly predictive of mortality and morbidity in the elderly population.

Successful management of the menopausal woman in terms of her physical and emotional health requires a good understanding of the principles of menopause health care.

Cough and wheeze are very common in early life, and at least 50% of children under the age of five years are now known to have had these symptoms.