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 in the right lower portion of the abdomen, just above your groin area. An inflammed appendix can cause referred pain anywhere in the body. But there will always be a fever, and a high one at that. No fever? Not the appendix that hurts.