... attention because of a fear of modern medicine. Tout explains theVilcabamba effectasanextraordinary longevity related to environmental conditions.An unpolluted, temperate en vironment and ... number of women seeking hospital admissions(30% over 60, compared to 70% of men) .This study did not specifically look at the gynaecological complaints of elderly women, but a number of the elderly ... bypersonalobservation,andinformation was obtained from the matron and members of staffonage, family,health and reasons for admission. Of a total of l39 elderly people of all races interviewed, 47%...