State of Aging and Health in America Data Briefs

The State of Aging and Health in America Data Briefs are a series of topic-specific documents from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors that focus on public health issues related to older adults. By acting quickly and strategically, public health professionals can work to mitigate future impacts of subjective cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias on the health and wellness of the public.

These briefs provide the most recent and relevant data available on health and aging related conditions and include breakdowns by state, age, gender, and ethnicity. States and other stakeholders will find them useful in making informed decisions and policies related to these issues.

The Chronic Diseases and Cognitive Decline Data Brief provides recent data on multiple chronic diseases, brain health, and chronic disease management.

The Coronary Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, and Stroke data brief provides the most recent practical and useful data on adults 45 and older, and includes action items to increase overall health.

Caregiving for Family and Friends - A Public Health Issue

The Caregiving Data Brief includes action items that you and your community can take to make changes that positively impact caregivers. It includes the most recent and relevant caregiving data available.

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The Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) Data Brief includes the most recent data available on SCD, management of chronic conditions, and caregiving burdens to help identify needs and mitigate future effects of an aging population. It also includes action steps on how to improve the health and well-being of people with SCD.

Page last reviewed: September 8, 2020

Content source: Division of Population Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion