HCBS / More Info:Health Characteristics of Adults Aged 55 Years and over: United States–2007

Summary A new CDC report evaluates the quality of life of older Americans. Using data from the 2004 through 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), this report highlights selected health characteristics of four age groups of older adults—55–64 years, 65–74 years, 75–84 years, and 85 years and over. The data are presented for each of these age groups by sex, race, including Hispanic origin, and by poverty, health insurance, and marital status. Author Schoenborn, Charlotte; Heyman, Kathleen Available Files * Data PDF (437K, 32 pages)