According to the 2014 Census Bureau estimates,the percentage of the population over 65 years of age was at 14.5%.How will health planning needs be affected by this percentage?

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As the percentage of the population over 65 years of age increases, there will be greater demand on the health care system as this population tends to have more health issues related to aging. Therefore, there will be a need to plan for increased healthcare services and resources for this age group. The other options, such as planning needs for other segments of the population, manufacture of childhood immunizations, or cultural accommodations for other minority groups, are not directly related to the aging population and are not affected by changes in the percentage of the population over 65.

According to the 2014 Census Bureau Estimates,the Percentage of the Population