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Topic- Public policy
A new look at estimating the needs of the aging population
How will aging affect the populations of the world? What should governments, organizations and individuals be prepared for? To look into the future—sometimes 20, 30 and 100 years away—analysts use projections. Projections are estimates, or “what if” scenarios, of changes that could take place in the future based on current information and past trends. Projections are based on a set of assumptions and often propose at least three scenarios: low, midrange and high estimates. When the assumptions or the current information changes, the projection will be affected.
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Draft of US dietary guidelines recommends physical activity
There is one week left to provide comment on the draft of the update to the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. The guidelines are the basis for federal policy decisions and nutrition education.
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Public transit users walk more and weigh less
Given the choice, 55% of respondents to a survey of 800 US adults said they would rather walk than drive more. The barrier to walking more was the distance to get to their destinations (Surface Transportation Policy Partnership). Light rail systems in urban areas cover distance using train cars, whether called a subway, metro system or trolley.
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Progress is slow toward healthier lifestyles
How well do Americans score on adopting healthy lifestyles? Improvement is still needed, according to newly released data.
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Better health may mean higher health care costs
In the urgency to control health care costs for older adults, the value of maintaining good health is often raised. However, an analysis suggests that people in better health may not save money in the long run—because they are healthy.
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