Aging America: Trends and Projections : an Information Paper to the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1989 - 152 pages |
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... compared to only 8 per- cent of nonwhites . The difference is a result of higher fertility for the nonwhite and Hispanic populations than the white population . These proportions are expected to remain relatively stable during the next ...
... compared to only 8 per- cent of nonwhites . The difference is a result of higher fertility for the nonwhite and Hispanic populations than the white population . These proportions are expected to remain relatively stable during the next ...
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... compared to persons of working age . In 1900 , there were about 7 elderly persons for every 100 persons of working age . In 1990 , the ratio will be about 20 elderly persons per 100 of working age . By 2020 , the ratio will rise to ...
... compared to persons of working age . In 1900 , there were about 7 elderly persons for every 100 persons of working age . In 1990 , the ratio will be about 20 elderly persons per 100 of working age . By 2020 , the ratio will rise to ...
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... compared to 7.4 years in 1980 and 7.7 years in 1970 . Chart 1-9 GAP BETWEEN FEMALE AND MALE LIFE EXPECTANCY , 1950-2050 LIFE EXPECTANCY IN YEARS 90 - 85 80 FEMALES 75 70 65 MALES 1 1 1 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 ...
... compared to 7.4 years in 1980 and 7.7 years in 1970 . Chart 1-9 GAP BETWEEN FEMALE AND MALE LIFE EXPECTANCY , 1950-2050 LIFE EXPECTANCY IN YEARS 90 - 85 80 FEMALES 75 70 65 MALES 1 1 1 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 ...
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... compared to only 2 of every 10 blacks and other races . By 1987 , survival rates had im- proved considerably for all race and sex groups , but the rate for nonwhite females ( 78 percent ) , had slightly surpassed that of white males ...
... compared to only 2 of every 10 blacks and other races . By 1987 , survival rates had im- proved considerably for all race and sex groups , but the rate for nonwhite females ( 78 percent ) , had slightly surpassed that of white males ...
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... compared to 35.2 percent of 20- to 24 - year - olds and 18 percent of persons of all ages . * As a result of younger people moving away and older people staying , some areas of the country are becoming " grayer . " There are now over ...
... compared to 35.2 percent of 20- to 24 - year - olds and 18 percent of persons of all ages . * As a result of younger people moving away and older people staying , some areas of the country are becoming " grayer . " There are now over ...
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65 and older age group Aging World annual assets average Barbara Boyle benefits budget Bureau of Labor Canada caregivers Center for Health Chart compared Congressional Research Service Consumer Expenditure Survey consumer units Current Population Reports Current Population Survey Data prepared decline developed countries DEVELOPED WORLD elderly and nonelderly elderly persons elderly population Employment estimated families Fund health care Health Statistics heart disease Hispanic origin hospital housing increase Japan Kevin G Kinsella labor force participation Labor Statistics living Male Female median income Medicaid Medicare million National Center nursing home older persons older population older workers pension percent of older percentage persons 65 PERSONS AGE 65 Population Reports Series poverty level poverty rate projected race retirement SELECTED COUNTRIES Social Security Source spent spouse Sweden Taueber Torrey total support ratio U.S. Bureau U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department United Kingdom Unpublished data unrelated individuals veterans West Germany younger