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Topic- Economics of aging
Affordable, accessible housing needed for aging Americans
Driven by the demographic shift in the United States, where the number of people 50 years and older is expected to grow to 132 million by 2030, increasing the supply of housing that meets their needs is a must, according to the authors of a new report.
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Lifestyle intervention lowers medical costs of people with diabetes
For the Look AHEAD study, 5,121 people ages 45-76 with type 2 diabetes who were overweight or obese were randomly assigned to either a weight-loss intervention (physical activity plus diet) or a support-and-education program.
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Lifetime cost of diabetes is high
The annual medical expenditures of people with diabetes diagnosed at different ages was estimated by comparing the expenses of people with diabetes to individuals who did not have diabetes.
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Financial goals and education improve money management
Financial literacy is the ability to manage money and make informed financial decisions. For just over one year, a curriculum to develop financial capability was delivered to approximately 2,775 people through 11 organizations in the United States. A survey completed by 427 participants at six months showed that before the classes, 22% were “very worried” about their finances.
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Saving for retirement? You may take action to improve your health
The savings records of employees at eight industrial laundries were examined to determine whether or not they had contributed to a 401(k) retirement plan.
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Musculoskeletal conditions are most expensive health care cost
There are over 150 diseases and syndromes categorized as musculoskeletal conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, low back pain, and limb trauma (European Commission Public Health).
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