As more American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) live to adulthood and old age, the elderly population (age 55 and older) is projected to increase from 5.5% of the total U.S. AIAN population in 1990 to 12.6% in 2050. This shifting demographic profile of the population calls for focused attention on the health status of AIAN elders.
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