NPR: Baby Boomers Will Become Sicker Seniors Than Earlier Generations


A new article from NPR highlights a study conducted by United Health Foundation that says that baby boomers will have more diabetes and obesity compared to previous generations. They will also be 9% less likely to say they are in good or excellent health.

Read more:http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/05/25/479359856/baby-boomers-will-become-sicker-seniors-than-earlier-generations?utm_campaign=KHN%3A+First+Edition&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=29927204&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9dYQOZtG6Bqj9ODf3_CjpEIW9gXl2lMvVI9MienQ3tCUBRlcTwRTNcRauJ2Eg-NGTkLGee1QtPjknFBbhNoI6XOeXdowvvusCfC8okMW554PloJ_E&_hsmi=29927204

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