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. 2025 Mar-Apr;122(2):111-117.

Aging in Missouri 2025

Mona Dagher  1 , Julie K Gammack  2 , Charles Bradford  3
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Aging in Missouri 2025

Mona Dagher et al. Mo Med. 2025 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

In 1950, the US population stood at 152 million and was considered relatively "young" due to historically higher fertility rates, declining infant and childhood mortality, and a greater influx of young immigrant workers.1 Between 1946 and 1964, the Baby Boom era saw an accelerated number of births, further shaping the country's demographics. However, in the decades that followed, birth rates declined while advances in healthcare led to improved survival rates and reduced mortality at older ages.2 This demographic shift has contributed to a significant aging of the population.

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Disclosure: No financial disclosures reported. Artificial intelligence was not used in the study, research, preparation, or writing of this manuscript.

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Age >65 as % of MO/US Population
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US Population over age 65 yrs: % by age category
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Aging with Dignity report outlines its seven broad goals: Daily Life and Employment, Family Caregivers, Housing and Aging In Place, Long-Term Services and Supports, Safety and Security, Transportation and Mobility, and Whole Person Health
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