Major Illnesses in U.S. Seniors Cost $196 Billion Annually (HealthDay)
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — In 2007, six major illnesses among Americans age 65 and older resulted in medical and lost productivity costs of more than $196 billion, according to researchers who analyzed Medicare and National Health Interview Survey data.