District of Columbia

Highlights

• In the past two years, excessive drinking increased 22% from 9.8% to 12.0% of adults ages 65+
• In the past four years, smoking increased 43% from 8.0% to 11.4% of adults ages 65+
• In the past four years, community support increased 43% from $1,129 to $1,612 per adult ages 60+ in poverty
• In the past six years, food insecurity increased 20% from 14.7% to 17.7% of adults ages 60+
• In the past six years, hospice care use increased 55% from 27.2% to 42.2% of Medicare decedents ages 65+
• In the past year, depression decreased 24% from 14.2% to 10.8% of adults ages 65+