Census: Record 1 In 3 Counties Now Dying Off, Hit By Aging Population, Weakened Local Economies by Hope Yen. Huffington Post. March 14, 2013.
While not focused on medical and health issues per se, this article has obvious implications for nation's health. Immigrants are increasingly important to population growth in some large cities. With a somewhat improving economy more young people are seeking employment in the south and west while leaving behind older populations. Rural, exurbs, and the industrial Rust Belt saw big declines Farming, mining, or industrials areas are subject to decline. Mortality of the baby boom generation also contributed to natural decrease. Downsizing government could have a big impact on such counties as Chattahoochee County, Ga which had a 10.1 percent increase in 2012
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