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Age Demographics for Alaska
Why this matters?As a state's average age increases, so do the needs of the state in regards to skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, durable medical equipment providers and anything to do with aging, in general. So we believe these values help to give a snapshot of what a state may need or soon need.
- Persons under 5 years, percent: 7.4%
- Persons under 18 years, percent: 25.3%
- Persons 65 years and over, percent: 11.6%
- Female persons, percent: 47.7%
Potential Care Challenges in Alaska
Why this matters?Simply put, identifying and attempting to fix actual and potential shortcomings in care and care access leads to better outcomes for everyone, patients, caretakers, and family.
- Healthcare Access Quality: Challenges in access due to remote geography, with healthcare facilities concentrated in urban hubs.
- Prevalent Health Conditions: High rates of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and suicide, exacerbated by isolation and lack of resources.
- Health Insurance Coverage Rates: Limited coverage options in rural areas, with Medicaid expansion improving access for some populations.
- Public Health Initiatives: Focus on community-based interventions, including telemedicine and mobile clinics.
- Environmental Health Concerns: Concerns over climate change impacts, such as melting permafrost and coastal erosion, affecting indigenous communities.
- Healthcare Workforce Availability: Shortages of healthcare professionals, particularly in remote regions, leading to reliance on travel nurses and telehealth services.