Healthcare & Wellness
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An Ailing Nation: Americans Are Getting Sicker Younger
The data below compare the share of adults with two or more chronic conditions in the early 1990s and in 2023, illustrating how the burden of multi-morbidity has shifted toward younger ages over time. The graphic also highlights the high prevalence of chronic disease among adults 60 and older and identifies the conditions most commonly contributing to this trend. Together, these findings help expl...
America: An Aging Nation
The infographic below illustrates how quickly the nation’s age balance is changing — and how that change is already playing out across states. It also pairs demographic projections with survey data capturing how older adults themselves feel about aging. Together, these insights highlight both the scale of the transition and the lived experience behind the numbers.Key TakeawaysBy 2030, older adults...
Food Assistance Cuts Threaten Older Adults' Health
Key Takeaways:52% of adults age 60+ in fair or poor health experience food insecurity. Older adults in poor health are significantly more vulnerable to running out of food and lacking the money to buy more.19% of adults have had to trade off food to pay for healthcare. Rising costs force many Americans into impossible choices that undermine both nutrition and health.84% of adults are somewhat or e...