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.
Appendix pain medically termed as appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix present in the cecum of the colon. If not appropriately treated on time, it might burst and be life-threatening. Appendix pain medically termed as appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix present in the cecum of the colon. If not appropriately treated on time, it might burst and be life-threatening. Pressing on that area, coughing or a walk may increase the pain making the situation worse.