New Mexico

Highlights

• Poverty increased 20% in the past three years from 11.1% to 13.3% of adults ages 65+
• Low-care nursing home residents decreased 13% in the past year from 14.9% to 13.0% of residents
• Cancer screenings increased 12% in the past two years from 60.6% to 68.1% of seniors receiving recommended screenings
• Flu vaccination coverage decreased 10% since 2013 from 58.8% to 53.2% of adults ages 65+
• Obesity increased 25% since 2013 from 19.9% to 24.9% of adults ages 65+
• Falls decreased 11% in the past two years from 33.1% to 29.4% of adults ages 65+