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Number 370 + April 11, 2006 Health Characteristics of Adults 55 Years of Age and Over: United States, 2000 2003 by Charlotte A. Schoenborn, ; Jackline L. Vickerie, ; and Eve Powell-Griner, , Division of Health Interview Statistics Abstract Objective This report highlights the Health Characteristics of four age groups of older Adults 55 64 Years , 65 74 Years , 75 84 Years , and 85 Years and over providing estimates by sex, race and Hispanic origin, poverty status, Health insurance status, and marital status. Methods The estimates in this report were derived from the 2000 2003 National Health Interview Surveys Family and Sample Adult questionnaires. Estimates are based on interviews with 39,990 sample Adults aged 55 Years and over. Results Overall, prevalence rates for fair or poor Health , chronic Health conditions (with the exception of diabetes), sensory impairments, and difficulties with physical and social activities increased with advancing age, doubling or even tripling between the age groups 55 64 and 85 Years and over.
marital status. The youngest age group, 55–64 years, can be considered ‘‘late middle age or near elderly.’’ Adults in the 55–64 years group, although approaching retirement years, are usually still working; some are still raising families, and some are beginning to experience chronic health problems typical of older adults.
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