Geriatric Oral Health

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A Growing Population

Geriatric Oral Health Oral Health Needs of the Elderly A Growing Population

There are currently more than 54 million elderly in the U.S. Those over age 65 make up nearly 14% of the population, with 6% over age 75.

By 2060, the number of elderly will double to over 98 million, more than 20% of the population. The 85 and older age group will dramatically rise, nearly 300%.

Older Adults in U.S. Population 2015-2060

U.S. Census Bureau; Release Date: December, 2012
U.S. Census Bureau; Release Date: December, 2012

References

Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts. Demographics and the Economy :(2009 data). Accessed on 9/20/2021

Table 2. Projections of the Population by Selected Age Groups and Sex for the United States: 2015-2060 (NP2012-T2). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau; Release Date: December 2012. Accessed on 9/20/2021

Werner CA, The Older Population, U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census Briefs. Accessed on 9/20/2021

A profile of older Americans 2020. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging. Accessed on 9/20/2021

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