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2024 Senior Report

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Executive BriefIntroductionNational HighlightsFindingsHealth OutcomesSocial and Economic FactorsPhysical EnvironmentClinical CareState RankingsAppendixMeasures TableData Source DescriptionsMethodologyState Summaries

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Health Outcomes

Early Deaths decreased 8% from 2,151 to 1,979 deaths per 100,000 adults ages 65-74 between 2021 and 2022.
Drug Deaths increased 51% from 7.6 to 11.5 deaths per 100,000 adults age 65 and older between 2017-2019 and 2020-2022.
Depression increased 6% from 14.6% to 15.5% of adults age 65 and older between 2021 and 2022.
Frequent Mental Distress increased 11% from 8.5% to 9.4% of adults age 65 and older between 2021 and 2022.
Teeth Extractions decreased 10% from 13.4% to 12.1% of adults age 65 and older between 2020 and 2022.

Social and Economic Factors

Firearm Deaths increased 4% from 13.0 to 13.5 deaths per 100,000 adults age 65 and older between 2017-2019 and 2020-2022.
Food Insecurity increased 8% from 11.9% to 12.9% of adults age 60 and older between 2020 and 2021.
Poverty increased 16% from 9.4% to 10.9% of adults age 65 and older between 2019 and 2022.
High-Speed Internet increased 2% from 83.1% to 84.8% of households with adults age 65 and older between 2021 and 2022.

Physical Environment

Housing Cost Burden increased 3% from 32.1% to 33.1% of households with adults age 65 and older between 2021 and 2022.

Clinical Care

Geriatric Clinicians increased 4% from 36.4 to 38.0 clinicians per 100,000 adults age 65 and older between 2022 and 2023.

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