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, pouch-like sac of tissue that is located in the first part of the colon (cecum) in the lower-right abdomen.Lymphatic tissue in the appendix aids in immune function. The official name of the appendix is veriform appendix, which means worm-like appendage..he appendix is a small, pouch-like sac of tissue that is located in the first part of the colon (cecum) in the lower-right abdomen. Lymphatic tissue in the appendix aids in immune function.