How old are people in the US?
What is the percentage increase of people aged 65 & older in the US over the past 10 years?
a 33% increase
The US is ranked in what position for life expectancy in the world ranking?
34th
(bonus points - please explain why one of wealthiest countries is ranked in this position)
Approximately how many people die in the US each year?
2.8 million
How much does smoking cost the US each year for health care costs.
Approximately 300 billion
By 2060 will the population aged 65+ double, triple or quadruple?
Double
Which country has the longest life expectancy?
Japan at 84 years
Which is 5 years more than the US
What is the leading cause of death in the US?
Heart disease
How much of our national US funds health dollars are spent on public efforts to improve health.
1%
(Bonus points if you can explain why this is)
The average life expectancy in 2015
79.68
Which countries have the largest difference in life expectancy between men & women?
Japan (at 7) & Andorra (at 7)
From Feb 1 - June 17th, during the onset of the pandemic, how many people died from Covid who were aged and 65 - 74?
21,462
The median income of retired men in 2016 was:
$31,618
How many additional years can you expect to live if you reach 65?
19.4 years
What 3 counties does the US tie with for life expectancy?
Costa Rica, Cuba, & Qatar
What percentage of Americans over 65 years of age have at least two chronic health condition.
77%
The median income of retired women in 2016 for was:
$18,380
What is the percentage of aging people that make up California's population is?
Between 13.1 - 14.9%
What are the five Blue Zones in the world?
Loma Linda, CA. Nicoya, Costa Rica. Sardinia, Italy. Icaria, Greece. and, Okinawa, Japan.
What four categories do African-Americans out pace white Americans as the cause of death?
Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke & Diabetes
(extra point for explaining why this is)
What percentage of national money is spent of health care for chronic diseases
75%