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Life Comes at You Fast: A Life Course Perspective on Aging Carol L. Jenkins, PhD Associate Professor, School of Social Work Associate Director for Educational Programs, Center on Aging East Carolina University
Why Do We Care About Aging? ,[object Object]
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U.S. Population: 2006
Projected U.S. Population: 2040
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Cumulative Disadvantage ,[object Object]
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Cumulative Disadvantage Results in Inequalities  in Old Age
Inequalities in Old Age: Education
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Inequalities in Old Age : Poverty
Inequalities in Old Age : Health
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