Which of the following age groups is one of the fastest growing segments of the American population?
Today, there are more than 4 million Americans 85 and older. That number is expected to grow almost 5 times larger by the year 2050, when the youngest baby boomers turn 86.
In 2002, there were an estimated 58,684 centenarians, people over the age of 100, in America. The estimated number of centenarians in the US in the year 2050 could be:
Using an estimate based on the 2000 census, the U.S. Census Bureau has suggested there could be 1,149,500 centenarians in America in 2050.
Which group uses the most prescription medicines?
Almost 3/4 of people over 65 years old take at least one prescription drug, while only 1/5 of people under age 18 and less than 2/5 of people 19 to 64 do.
Americans are living longer, so they are sicker and more disabled.
Disability rates for people age 65 and older are falling.
Even if an older person has smoked tobacco her whole life, it still makes sense to quit.
It's never too late to enjoy the benefits of quitting smoking. Soon after stopping, people of any age have better blood flow in their arms and legs. After a few months, breathing should become easier. Of course, stopping is hard, but just think how proud your friends and family will be when you do!
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