A specific salt of EDTA, known as sodium calcium edetate, is used to bind metal ions in the practice of chelation therapy, e.g., for treating mercury and lead poisoning. It is used in a similar manner to remove excess iron from the body.
On average, working Americans expect to retire at age 66, four years later than the average age of retirement, according to Gallup. The expected retirement age has also gradually climbed over the years, starting at 63 in 2002 and peaking at 67 in 2012 before settling at 66 for 2013 and 2014.
Retirement Decisions. The U.S. Census Bureau data shows that the average retirement age in the United States is about age 63. Age 63, however, would be considered an early retirement age as far as how your Social Security and Medicare benefits work. The U.S. Census Bureau data shows that the average length of retirement is 18 years.