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 57 million people over the age of 65 in the U.S. Those over age 65 make up 17.5% of the population, with 7.2% over the age of 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 1900-2060

geriatric table

References

Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts. Demographics and the Economy :(2009 data). 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

The Older Population in the United States: 2023. United States Census Bureau, http://www.census.gov/data/tables/2023/demo/age-and-sex/2023-older-population.html. Accessed 11/13/2024.

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