Virginia

Highlights

• In the past year, excessive drinking increased 16% from 5.1% to 5.9% of adults ages 65+
• In the past year, health screenings increased 2% from 72.6% to 73.9% of seniors receiving recommended screenings
• In the past five years, home health care workers increased 30% from 82.4 to 107.1 aides per 1,000 adults ages 75+
• In the past two years, food insecurity decreased 19% from 13.9% to 11.3% of adults ages 60+
• In the past four years, suicide increased 16% from 15.4 to 17.8 deaths per 100,000 adults ages 65+
• In the past four years, full-mouth teeth extractions decreased 7% from 16.1% to 14.9% of adults ages 65+