North Carolina

Highlights

• In the past three years, obesity increased 17% from 25.9% to 30.3% of adults ages 65+
• In the past two years, four- or five-star rated nursing home beds increased 24% from 28.2% to 34.9% of certified nursing home beds
• In the past six years, food insecurity increased 31% from 15.7% to 20.5% of adults ages 60+
• In the past five years, hospice care use increased 16% from 48.4% to 56.2% of Medicare decedents ages 65+
• In the past six years, high health status increased 12% from 34.1% to 38.3% of adults ages 65+
• In the past six years, depression increased 28% from 14.0% to 17.9% of adults ages 65+