Analysis of 2000 data from the National Center for Health Statistics indicates that obesity shows a tendency to increase with age up to about 65. In the 55-to-64 age group, more than 1 in 4 men and 1 in 3 women are considered obese. (p. 2)

Rix, S. E. (2001). Health and safety issues in an aging workforce (Issue Brief No. 49). Washington, DC: AARP Public Policy Institute. Retrieved from http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/econ/ib49_health.pdf

This issue brief "focuses on some of the health and safety issues that might confront businesses employing growing numbers of older workers." (p. 1)

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