Over the next few years, the majority of Norwegians will be over 75 and more will be over 90. This leads to changes in mortality and the onset of illness.
“As the population grows older, the overall decline in population mortality and morbidity is expected to reverse,” Camilla Stortemberg, director of the National Institute of Public Health (FHI), said in a press release. I am saying. ..
On Tuesday morning, FHI released a report containing predictions on some of the most important public health challenges up to 2050.
Stoltenberg pointed out that diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders, chronic respiratory disorders, digestive disorders, diabetes and kidney disease account for a higher proportion of deaths.
Increasing need for medical services
Cardiovascular disease and cancer will be the two leading causes of death in 2050, according to FHI’s predictions. Neurological disorders remain in third place.
The National Institute of Public Health also states that as the number of older people increases, so does the need for medical services. From just over 350,000 in 2019 to 490,000 and 570,000 in 2040.
The number of general practitioner visits is also expected to increase among the elderly aged 70 and over. From about 3 million in 2019 to 4.9 million to 5.2 million in 2040.
Climate change
Other challenges highlighted in the report include climate change and antibiotic resistance, which create uncertainty about future disease outbreaks and treatments.
“A moist climate leads to an increased incidence of new vectors that can carry infections and cause disease in humans. Examples of this are new diseases of mites, rodents and mosquitoes.” Stortenberg pointed out.
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