HEALTH ISSUES OF BABY BOOMERS

Health Issues of Baby Boomers

Health Issues of Baby Boomers

Introduction

Thanks to technological advancement in health care, Americans can now live longer than they did in the last century. The biggest beneficiary of this phenomenon is the generation of baby boomers. As more than 70 million baby boomers approaching the age of 70, the nation is forced to face the health care challenges posed by this great number of elderly population, thereby resulting in putting heavy burden on already stretched budget covering Social Security and health care benefits. This situation requires the development of a comprehensive health and wellness ...