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Other uniform titles: | ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
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Notes: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report.
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Summary: | Outlines primary causes of death among Americans age 65 and older in 2004; discusses trends in cause-specific mortality for the elderly between 1980 to 2004; and highlights disparities in death rates among persons age 65 and older. Discusses policy implications of declining mortality rates in elderly population, focusing on indirect and direct costs associated with long-term care and treatment of older Americans. Includes tables and charts.
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Other form: | Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Mortality of Americans Age 65 and Older
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