New York

Highlights

• In the past two years, excessive drinking increased 12% from 6.9% to 7.7% of adults ages 65+
• In the past two years, obesity decreased 10% from 27.3% to 24.6% of adults ages 65+
• In the past two years, food insecurity increased 18% from 16.3% to 19.3% of adults ages 60+
• In the past five years, home health care workers increased 27% from 198.3 to 251.3 aides per 1,000 adults ages 75+
• In the past four years, full-mouth teeth extractions decreased 19% from 15.1% to 12.3% of adults ages 65+
• In the past year, smoking decreased 20% from 8.1% to 6.5% of adults ages 65+