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older adulthood  

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  • In 2003, 12.4% of the U.S. population was 65 years or older, 14,888,185 were men, and 20,990,487 were women. Understanding the impact of age-related changes on individuals becomes important as more and more live to old age. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Older Adulthood]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-M4TD8966-4

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