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... > social science subjects > health and social care > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > sociodemographic and cultural factors > oldest old
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... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > biology > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > sociodemographic and cultural factors > oldest old
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > sociodemographic and cultural factors > oldest old

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oldest old  

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  • The population over 85 years of age has represented the fastest-growing age group for the past four decades, primarily because of the increase in life expectancy at 65 years of age. Beginning in 2025, this age group will experience an additional increase in the United States due to the aging of baby boomers. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Oldest Old]

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