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In 1999 there were 34.5 million adults aged 65 years or older in the United States (Administration on Aging, 2000). This group constituted 12.7% of the entire U.S. population. Older adults are also getting older, with individuals having a life expectancy of an additional 17.8 years once they reach the age of 65. The number of older adults is increasing at a higher rate than individuals under the age of 65. By 2030 we will have twice the number of older adults as we did in 1999, and they will represent 20% of the U.S. population.
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Edelstein, B., Koven, L., Spira, A., Shreve-Neiger, A. (2003). Older Adults. In: Hersen, M., Turner, S.M. (eds) Diagnostic Interviewing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4963-2_19
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