Public Doesn't Realize How Vulnerable Older Americans are to Chronic Diseases
| Date: | March 30, 2006 |
| Related Topics: | Alzheimer's Disease Cancer Diabetes Health Mental Health Other Diseases of Aging Research |
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The Alliance for Aging Research reports that by age 65, nearly nine out of ten Americans will have at least one chronic condition; but a survey conducted this month by Roper/GfK finds that most people sorely underestimate that figure.