From 2000 through 2010,the number of adults aged 85 and over in the United States rose 31%, from 4.2 million to 5.5 million, and in 2010,this age group represented nearly 14% of the population aged 65 and over (1). It is estimated that by 2050, more than 21% of adults over age 65 will be aged 85 and over (2). Given this increase, and adults aged 85 and over are likely to account for an increasing share of hospital utilization and costs in the coming years (3). This report describes hospitalizations for adults aged 85 and over with comparisons to adults aged 65-74 and 75-84.
Source: cdc.gov