In these regions within twenty years many countries will face a situation where the largest population cohort will be those over 65 and average age approach 50 years old. The Oxford Institute of Ageing is an institution looking at global population ageing.
The appendix is attached to one end of your large intestine, it is a narrow tube-shaped sac. It is about the size of your longest finger. About 3 in. (7.6 cm) long and 1/4 in. to 1 in. (.64-2.54 cm) thick. The appendix is attached to one end of your large intestine, it is a narrow tube-shaped sac. It is about the size of your longest finger.   About 3 in. (7.6 cm) long and 1/4 in. to 1 in. (.64-2.54 cm) thick.
The appendix is a small finger-like organ that's attached to the large intestine in the lower right side of the abdomen. The inside of the appendix forms a cul-de-sac that usually opens into the large intestine. When the appendix is blocked, it becomes inflamed and bacteria can overgrow in it.