Rising Harms from Healthcare outpace Population, especially in Developed Nations
Harms resulting from medical procedures, treatments, or interactions with the healthcare system rose by nearly 60% from 1990 to 2019, meanwhile the population increased by 44.6%. These harms were found to particularly impact the elderly in developed nations.
"As the global population ageing intensifies alongside the increasing quantity of healthcare services provided, measures need to be taken to address the continuously rising burden of adverse effects of medical treatment among the older population."
https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/early/2024/05/09/bmjqs-2023-016971
Harms resulting from medical procedures, treatments, or interactions with the healthcare system rose by nearly 60% from 1990 to 2019, meanwhile the population increased by 44.6%. These harms were found to particularly impact the elderly in developed nations.
"As the global population ageing intensifies alongside the increasing quantity of healthcare services provided, measures need to be taken to address the continuously rising burden of adverse effects of medical treatment among the older population."
https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/early/2024/05/09/bmjqs-2023-016971