National Resource Center for Safe Aging
Injury and violence are a serious threat to the health and well-being of Americans ages 65 and older. Older adults are at higher risk for many types of injuries that can lead to death or disability. Through research and a wide range of ... [... more]
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The United States is on the brink of a longevity revolution. By 2030, the proportion of the U.S. population aged 65 and older will double to about 71 million older adults, or one in every five Americans. The far-reaching implications of the ... [... more]
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By 2030, the number of U.S. adults aged 65 years or older will more than double to about 71 million. The rapidly increasing number and diversity of older Americans has far-reaching implications for the U.S. public health system and will place ... [... more]
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Trends in Health and Aging
Interactive tables on trends in the health of older Americans--life expectancy, risk factors, health care use and costs, functional status and more... Trends in Health and Aging Home Aging and Chronic Disease Statistics Branch Please update your ... [... more]
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How does cause of death reporting work?
How many causes of death are usually reported? Has the number of causes changed over time? What are the most common causes of death among older adults? Some chronic diseases are much more likely than others to be recorded as the underlying cause ... [... more]
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The State of Aging and Health in America Report
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