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Record Nr.

UNINA9910691239903321

Titolo

Trends in causes of death among the elderly [[electronic resource] /] / by Nadine R. Sahyoun ... [and others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Hyattsville, Md.] : , : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, , [2001]

Collana

Aging trends ; ; no. 1

Altri autori (Persone)

SahyounNadine R

Disciplina

011.53

025.174

304.645

305.26

306.9

Soggetti

Older people - Mortality - United States

Death - Causes

Older people - Health and hygiene

Death

Government publications

Life expectancy

Statistics.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from title screen.

Sommario/riassunto

The National Center for Health Statistics of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presents "Trends in Causes of Death Among the Elderly," one report in the "Series of Reports to Monitor Health of Older Americans." The report notes that life expectancy has increased in the United States. The report also discusses quality of life issues, the leading causes of death, and more.