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Recommended resources for the Gerontological Services program
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Recommended Sources of Statistics

AgingStats.gov

"The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics (Forum) was initially established in 1986, with the goal of bringing together Federal agencies that share a common interest in improving aging-related data. The Forum has played a key role by critically evaluating existing data resources and limitations, stimulating new database development, encouraging cooperation and data sharing among Federal agencies, and preparing collaborative statistical reports."

American Factfinder U.S. Census Bureau

National Center for Health Statistics

Health and Retirement Study (HRS)

"Since its launch in 1992, the HRS has painted a detailed portrait of America’s older adults, helping us learn about this growing population’s physical and mental health, insurance coverage, financial situations, family support systems, work status, and retirement situation."

 

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Statistics Sources

Drexel Library Information Desk (1st fl.)  HA36 .S84
"A subject guide to data on industrial, business, social, educational, financial, and other topics for the United States and internationally," this 2 volume set is a core finding aid for statistics.
 

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