Friday, May 12, 2006
Long-Term Care Concerns For Women
Over one hundred years ago, men and women had very similar life expectancies-49 years in 1900. Today, as the longevity of Americans has increased overall by 20 years, women generally are expected to live five years longer than men. A newborn girl today has a life expectancy of approximately 80 years, compared to almost 75 years for a newborn boy. Statistics, based on 2003 population data, reflect a similar disparity in today's aging population-women represent 58 percent of the population age 65 and older. The figures increase dramatically for women ages 85 and older, who comprise 70 percent of this senior segment of the population.
Long-Term Care Concerns For Women
Source: The Daily Independent
Long-Term Care Concerns For Women
Source: The Daily Independent
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