In Western countries, senior adults are the fastest-growing population. It is estimated by demographic projections that the count of older people (≥60 years) is likely to rise to more than 2 billion by the end of the year 2050 compared to 915 million in 2015. Undoubtedly, age is not an illness, but it is the most critical factor for perioperative complications.
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