Chronic Illness and Age

• The prevalence of multiple chronic conditions increases with age.

• Among people age 80 and older 92% have at least one chronic condition and 73% have two or more.

• By 2030, 20% of the population will be people age 65 and older with chronic conditions.

  • Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. Projections of the Total Resident Population by 5-Year Age Groups and Sex with Special Age