The impact of changing patterns of aging is destined to have profound social and economic effects throughout the world over the course of the next 50 years. This atlas explores the medical and health management consequences of an increasingly aging population. Professor Kirkwood, leading authority and renowned Reith lecturer, has drawn together a wealth of visual and statistical material that provides readers with a clear understanding of the demographic changes expected and their impact on all aspects of society and its organization. The result is a unique volume that focuses medical attention on one of the most important current epidemiological trends.