Americans living longer, enjoying greater health and prosperity, but important disparities remain

Average life expectancy continues to increase, and today’s older Americans enjoy better health and financial security than any previous generation. However, rates of gain are inconsistent between the genders and across age brackets, income levels and racial and ethnic groups. Some critical disparities also exist between older Americans and older people in other industrialized countries.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news125835594.html">Americans living longer, enjoying greater health and prosperity, but important disparities remain</a></p> <p>Average life expectancy continues to increase, and today’s older Americans enjoy better health and financial security than any previous generation. However, rates of gain are inconsistent between the genders and across age brackets, income levels and racial and ethnic groups. Some critical disparities also exist between older Americans and older people in other industrialized countries.</p>