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Peer reviewedSoldo, Beth J. – Population Bulletin, 1980
People aged 65 and over, and particularly the "old old," i.e., 75 and over, are the fastest growing age group in the United States. This group numbers 25 million in 1980, 11% of the population, with women outnumbering men by 5 million. Although a quarter of the federal budget goes to their support, poor coordination among federal programs for the…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Federal Aid, Financial Support, Health Needs
