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State of Aging and Health in America 2007 Report—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The Merck Company Foundation.

The State of Aging and Health in America 2007 is the fifth volume of a series that presents a snapshot of the health and aging landscape in the United States and other regions of the world. This series presents the most current information and statistics, often specifically commissioned for the report, on the health of older adults. The State of Aging and Health reports are supported by The Merck Company Foundation and produced with various partner organizations that are recognized as leaders in the aging field.

“The aging of the U.S. population is one of the major public health challenges we face in the 21st century. One of CDC’s highest priorities as the nation’s health protection agency is to increase the number of older adults who live longer, high-quality, productive, and independent lives.

The State of Aging and Health in America 2007 is an important tool for supporting this goal. This report identifies key older adult health issues, assesses our success in addressing them, and provides suggestions and resources for further action. CDC values its role as a contributor to this report and looks forward to working with our partners to achieve better health and quality of life for all older Americans.”

To read the entire document, click on the following link: State of Aging and Health in America 2007 Report.