California Is About To Be Hit With An Aging Boom
In an era of reduced federal funding, this silver tsunami is going to strain California's resources.
Orange County Register:
Southern California Soon Will Have A Lot More Old People, And That Will Change Everything
In a state known for youth, a recently released report unmasks the face of California and reveals we’re getting more wrinkled by the minute. The number of people age 60 and older will jump 40 percent by 2030, says the federally mandated California State Plan on Aging. (Whiting, 11/15)
In other public health news —
Capital Public Radio:
Partial Win For Cities And Counties Suing Over Lead Paint
A California appeals court has ordered three major paint companies to pay for removing lead paint hazards, but only in older homes. The Sixth Appellate District Court in San Jose ruled Tuesday Sherwin Williams, NL Industries and ConAgra Company must pay for lead paint cleanup in homes built before 1951. (Schilling, 11/15)