Mental fitness

May 06, 2008 at 08:00 PM
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  • 20%: Percentage of people over age 55 who suffer some sort of mental disorder outside of "normal aging."
  • 11.4%: Percentage of people over age 55 who suffer anxiety disorders.
  • 6.6%: Percentage of people over age 65 who suffer severe cognitive impairment.
  • 4.4%: Percentage of people over age 65 who suffer mood disorders, including depression.

Source: Department of Health and Human Services