Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Healthy NJ 2020

Healthy New Jersey

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Older Adults

Older adults experience a higher risk of chronic conditions which can lower quality of life and contribute to the leading causes of death among this population.

Objectives

Baseline*
Progress Toward Target
Target*
Assessment is final
Reduce hip fractures among older women
 
 
 
 
Reduce hip fractures among older men
 
 
 
 
Reduce fatal falls among older adults
 
 
 
 
Increase physical activity among older adults (65+)
 
 
 
 
Reduce nursing home funding compared to Home and Community Based Program funding
 
 
 
 
Reduce older adults reporting fair or poor health
 
 
 
 

Legend

Progress Toward Target

*Figures shown are a mix of counts, percentages, rates, and ratios. Click the Objective statement for more information about the corresponding measure.

Exceeding Target
At/Making progress toward Target
Not progressing toward Target
Negative progression toward Target

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