The New Old Age Paula Span explores the unprecedented challenges posed by a rapidly aging population. +... +

The New Old Age Paula Span explores the unprecedented challenges posed by a rapidly aging population. Beginning in April 2025, The New Old Age has been produced through a partnership between KFF Health News and The New York Times. https://kffhealthnews.org/series/the-new-old-age/ Years After He Quit Smoking, a Lung Cancer Scan Saved His Life By Paula Span Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of patients eligible for screening are up to date. https://kffhealthnews.org/aging/new-old-age-lung-cancer-screening-rates-smoking-survival/?utm_campaign=KHN%20-%20Weekly%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8KV-VKcpisufFmmqfMb6hAbBQ3W7n7EiIn2eUhaZjQr1YoPtL4IgWRZQSVwLzegs8zFNj1nAYm_T1tBTG82VOqxeZNGQ&_hsmi=433253202&utm_content=433253202&utm_source=hs_email