7 most common health issues for seniors
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7 MOST COMMON HEALTH ISSUES FOR SENIORS
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1. ArthritisArthritis is probably the most common problem among people aged 65 or more. According to reports, it affects approximately
49.7 percent of all seniors over the age of 65. Arthritis causes pain and discourages the seniors from being active.
2. Heart Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that heart diseases are the second most common cause of death
among seniors over 65 years old. As people get older the number of risks gets higher like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and
these risks increase the chances of stroke and heart diseases.
3.CancerCancer comes second to heart diseases in terms of death causes among older people. According to CDC report 28 percent of men and 21 percent of women over the age of 65, are cancer patients.
4.Respiratory DiseasesRespiratory Diseases is the fourth most common cause of death among people aged 65 or older. Among this disease, obstructive
pulmonary disease is the most common cause of death. According to CDC, 10 percent of men and 13 percent of women have asthma while a greater number of people are affected with emphysema or
chronic bronchitis.
5. Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is common among the people over 65 of age.
CDC reports that 1 in a 10 people have this disease and most of them are 65 or older. Experts suggest that Alzheimer's has a significant
effect on senior health as security, safety, and self-care become the matter of concern.
6. Osteoporosis Osteoporosis can make anyone less mobile or potentially disabled if
there is any case of fracture or vertebral body collapse. According to National Osteoporosis Foundation, it is estimated that 54 million
Americans over age 50 are affected by osteoporosis. A small fracture could put these affected people in high risk and could be a reason for
poor health and less quality living.
7. DiabetesNot much of introduction needed for this disease as it is a
significant health problem for the older as well as the younger generation. Latest data suggest that approximately 25 percent of
Americans aged 65 or older are affected by diabetes. Diabetes can be diagnosed easily and the sooner you know the better it is.
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