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This 14 page paper discusses the aging of America. Today, more than 6,000 people turn 65 every day, that number will jump to 10,000 by 2011. This essay provides information on aging trends and the effect on the health care system. The writer also comments on the mitochondrial damage theory of aging and reports two dietary supplements that have been shown to be effective in preventing and even reversing certain age-related symptoms. 1 Graph included, Statistical data included. Statistical data reported. 1 Graph included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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last two decades (U.S. Census Bureau, 2004). In 1980, there were about 2.2 million Americans age 85 and older, in 2003, that number more than doubled to 4.7 million.
The over age 85 group is expected to reach over 19 million by 2050 (The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging , 2002). The 75 and over group grew from
9.9 million to 14.9 million between 1980 and 2003 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2004). In 2003, there were more than 35.9 million people over the age of 65 (U.S. Census Bureau,
2004). According to Alliance for Aging Research, 6,000 Americans turn 65 every day (American Medical Association, 2004). However, by the year 2011, there will be almost 10,000 Americans turning 65
every day (American Medical Association, 2004). Aging and Health In terms of health, the over age 65 group accounts for one-third or more of the $1.3 trillion spent on
health care each year (American Medical Association, 2004). Medical and long-term health care expenses are $26 billion more for those over 65 who have lost their independence than those who
have not lost their independence (American Medical Association, 2004). The "average 75-year-old has three chronic medical conditions and regularly uses five prescription drugs, as well as multiple over-the-counter remedies" (American
Medical Association, 2004). Chronic conditions often lead to medical crises, such as fractured hips, stokes, heart attacks and strokes (Bartelmes, 2002). These conditions may also lead to slow but progressive
disability (Bartelmes, 2002). A devastating statistic is the proportion of the federal budget that is dedicated to preventing age-related diseases as compared to the amount that is spent on treating
these diseases - 0.3 percent of what is spent on treatment is spent on research and prevention (American Medical Association, 2004). Disability and loss of independence and illness are the
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