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Health Concerns For Aging Baby Boomers Learn about the rate and nature of health complaints among baby boomers. "Baby boomers": the name suggests a kind of eternal youth, and those who fall into this category, as a rule, don't want to think of themselves as old. But figures released by the Centers for Disease Control's Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys over the past 5-15 years show that boomers are, inevitably, showing signs of wear and tear. Members of this famously trend-setting generation accounted for over half of all visits to the doctor during 2001, said the CDC. High blood pressure was their leading diagnosis, with arthritis and diabetes also common. In the same year, 53% of patients visiting the doctor were over age 45, compared with only 42% in 1992. While it's true that the total population of Americans over 45 grew by 11% over that decade, this doesn't account for a 26% increase in doctor visits for the 45+ age group. The CDC says that the older bracket of baby boomers are more likely to seek medical advice, medications and preventative care than seniors may have been in the past. Tommy Thompson, former Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said in the wake of the 2001 survey that more Americans were looking for diabetes treatment than ever before. Patients, it seems, have grown more alert to the disease's warning signs and, possibly, the importance of early detection. With the increasing number of doctor visits, it's likely they are also developing more regular dialogues with health professionals, and are more attuned to preventative measures. Physical activity and maintenance of a healthy weight, particularly with regard to diabetes, will be increasingly prioritized, as will leisure activities that might combat high blood pressure and other stress-related symptoms. Prescription drugs are gaining in popularity, especially with television advertisements now familiarizing patients with products about which they're urged to "ask your doctor." Among these, drugs used to control high blood pressure, cholesterol and arthritis are among the most widely prescribed. Back To Mature Market News → Go To The GenerationTarget.com Mature Market Bookstore → |
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