South Carolina

Highlights

• In the past year, excessive drinking increased 23% from 6.0% to 7.4% of adults ages 65+
• In the past five years, obesity increased 14% from 25.2% to 28.7% of adults ages 65+
• In the past five years, food insecurity increased 15% from 17.1% to 19.6% of adults ages 60+
• In the past five years, poverty decreased 17% from 10.3% to 8.6% of adults ages 65+
• In the past three years, low-care nursing home residents increased 19% from 4.8% to 5.7% of residents
• In the past four years, full-mouth teeth extractions decreased 9% from 19.5% to 17.7% of adults ages 65+