America's Health Rankings Senior Report 2026
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Description
Presents 56 measures of health and well-being from 25 data sources, to provide a picture of older adult health across the country, with comparisons by metro and nonmetro areas. Features insights on factors that shape the health of older adults in rural areas, and includes a state-level map with shadings showing ranges of rural population age 65 and older as of 2024.
Date
2026
Organization
United Health Foundation
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Abuse and violence
· Community and faith-based initiatives
· Elderly population
· Food security and nutrition
· Health disparities
· Health screening
· Health workforce supply and demand
· Injuries
· Mental health
· Mortality
· Physical activity
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data
· Substance use and misuse
· Vaccination