Skill Level
beginner
Lectures
1 Video
Enrolled
57 students
Sample Certificate
Last Updated 10/2020 
What you'll learn
Ageing is a risk factor for cancer. More than one-third of cancers occur in people over the age of 75. An elderly individual’s overall health determines the course of care. The incidence of cancer in those over 65 is 10 times greater than in those younger than 65. read more »»
Key concepts covered include:
An overview of
- Incidence of cancers in the elderly
- Common cancers in the elderly
- Preventive strategies
Instructor
DR. O. P. Sharma is the Sr. Consultant of Geriatric Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. He is the General Secretary of the Geriatric Society of India. He is a National Professor of Geriatrics. Dr. Sharma holds the position of Editor for Principles & Practices in Geriatric Medicine 2015, Chief Editor of Indian Journal of Geriatric Care, and Course Director cum Editor: AKN Sinha Institute – Geriatric Course. He also served in the positions as Editor of Indian Recommendations for Vaccination in Older Adults 2015, Core Committee Member of International Council on Adult Immunization – USA, Expert Group Member Geriatrics: Indian Council of Medical & Research, Expert Committee Member – Haj Vaccination initiatives – Malaysia 2015, Medscape “Pneumococcal Disease –A toxic Mix” Munich Germany 2013, Expert Committee Member of South East Asia Pneumococcal meet – Hong Kong 2013, Invited Speaker at World Anti-Ageing Conference held at Las Vegas, USA during 2007.
