West Virginia

Highlights

• In the past year, smoking increased 13% from 11.2% to 12.7% of adults ages 65+.
• In the past year, SNAP reach decreased 12% from 84.4% to 73.9% of adults ages 65+ in poverty.
• In the past year, very good or excellent health status increased 17% from 29.5% to 34.4% of adults ages 65+.
• In the past 3 years, volunteerism decreased 26% from 24.8% to 18.3% of adults ages 65+.
• In the past 3 years, hospice care use increased 58% from 27.6% to 43.5% of decedents ages 65+.