In 2002, 61% of all deaths of those age 65 and older were caused by heart disease (32%), cancer (22%), and stroke (8%).
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Percentage of Medicare dollars Spent on Chronic Illness, 1987, 1997, and 2002
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Medicare-covered hospital and skilled nursing facility stays per 1,000 Medicare enrollees age 65 and over in fee-for-service, 1992-2007
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U.S. health care spending increased 6.9% in 2005 to almost $2.0 trillion, or $6,697 a person.
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Most older Americans have at least 1 chronic condition and many have multiple conditions. Among the most frequently occurring conditions older persons in 2005-2007 were: hypertension (41%), diagnosed arthritis (49%),… [ Get More Details ]