Trends in causes of death among the elderly
By: by Nadine R. Sahyoun [and others]
Contributors: National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)
Series: Aging trends -- no. 1; Aging trends (Hyattsville, Md.) -- 1.
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Hyattsville, Md.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Older people; Statistics; Mortality; Death; Causes; Life expectancy; Government publications; Aged; Health and hygiene; United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics
Description: The National Center for Health Statistics of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presents "Trends in Causes of Death Among the Elderly," one report in the "Series of Reports to Monitor Health of Older Americans." The report notes that life expectancy has increased in the United States. The report also discusses quality of life issues, the leading causes of death, and more.
Notes: Title from title screen.

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Mode of access: Internet from the NCHS web site. Address as of 4/25/02: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/agingtrends/01death.pdf; current access is available via PURL.