North Dakota

Highlights

• Physical inactivity decreased 16% since 2013 from 34.6% to 29.1% of adults ages 65+ in fair or better health
• The number of geriatricians increased 65% in the past year from 2.6 to 4.3 per 100,000 adults ages 65+
• Pneumonia vaccination coverage increased 9% since 2014 from 68.8% to 75.2% of adults ages 65+
• Multiple chronic conditions increased 7% in the past five years from 31.9% to 34.2% of Medicare enrollees ages 65+
• Obesity increased 41% since 2013 from 24.4% to 34.3% of adults ages 65+
• Teeth extractions decreased 24% since 2014 from 17.1% to 13.0% of adults ages 65+