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America’s Heath Rankings charts are available for you to download for use in PowerPoint presentations, handouts, or wherever you choose! In the top right corner of any chart, press the download icon.
You can also share a single chart, a whole measure, or a State page to Facebook or Twitter by looking for the share icon in the top right corner of a chart or an entire web page.
Strengths
- Low percentage of seniors living in poverty
- High flu vaccination coverage
- Low prevalence of frequent mental distress
Challenges
- High percentage of low-care nursing home residents
- High prevalence of obesity
- High prevalence of falls
Highlights
- In the past year, ICU use in the last six months of life increased 19% from 6.8% to 8.1% of decedents ages 65+
- In the past year, excessive drinking increased 14% from 6.5% to 7.4% of adults ages 65+
- In the past year, smoking decreased 13% from 9.7% to 8.4% of adults ages 65+
- In the past two years, SNAP reach increased 5% from 56.5 to 59.3 participants per 100 adults ages 60+ in poverty
- In the past three years, four- or five-star rated nursing home beds increased 11% from 48.1% to 53.5% of certified nursing home beds
- In the past five years, home health care workers increased 32% from 71.4 to 93.9 aides per 1,000 adults ages 75+

