CORVALLIS - Many home gardeners may wonder what hybrids are, as they shop for seeds and vegetable starts in the spring. And they want to know if hybrids are better than standard, open-pollinated varieties. Next time you visit your local seed store or catalog, take a look at the name and description of each variety. Skip to Main Content Area
Between 2007 and 2014, the overall size of the U.S. adult population grew by about 18 million people, to nearly 245 million. But the share of adults who identify as Christians fell to just under 71%, or approximately 173 million Americans, a net decline of about 5 million.
1 Today there are over 43.1 million adults aged 65 and older in the United States; by 2040, that number will rise to 79.7 million. 2  Seniors represent 13.7% of the United States population, about 1 in 7 Americans. 3  Nearly 92% of older adults have at least one chronic condition, and 77% have at least two.ealth Affairs 2001;6: 267â78. 1  Seniors represent just over 13% of the population, but consume 40% of prescription drugs and 35% of all over the counter drugs. 2  On average, individuals 65 to 69 years old take nearly 14 prescriptions per year, individuals aged 80 to 84 take an average of 18 prescriptions per year.