The State of Aging and Health in America 2013 is the sixth volume of a series that presents a
snapshot of the health and aging landscape in the United States or another region of the
world. This series presents the most current information and statistics, often specifically
commissioned for the report, on the health of older adults. The State of Aging and Health
in America 2013 focuses on the health of adults aged 65 years or older in the United States
and was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.