By Gloria S. Merker
'This is a vital paintings that contributes significantly to either the learn of terracotta collectible figurines and to our figuring out of the character and behavior of the cult on the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore....It is easily geared up and good illustrated, extremely important attributes for any archaeological paintings. The particular notes and large bibliography are reflective of the cautious realization to element that Merker screens through the examine. This quantity keeps the excessive point of scholarship inside the 3 earlier volumes and is a helpful addition to the series.' - Scott Moore (Bryn Mawr Classical evaluate 02.02.2002) This quantity publishes the terracotta collectible figurines of the Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman classes from the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore on Acrocorinth. The coroplastic reveals from this web site, numbering in overall approximately 24,000 collectible figurines and fragments, enormously increase the recognized physique of Corinthian collectible figurines not just in quantity but additionally within the addition of many totally new varieties and elegance. operating some distance past the output of the Potters' region workshops, the Corinthian coroplasts are published as artistic, frequently hugely adept in procedure, and attuned to stylistic advancements within the plastic arts often.
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Being overweight is defined as having a body mass index of 25 or higher. Obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or higher. Body mass index is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared. 2 * Among those trying to lose or maintain weight. asp 30 OLDER AMERICANS HEALTH Few Older Americans Are Physically Active The majority of those aged 75 or older are physically inactive. Although many people claim to exercise, few older Americans participate in regular leisuretime physical activities.
The majority of men aged 65 or older and women aged 55 or older had high blood pressure or were taking hypertensive medication in 1999–02, a significantly larger share than in 1988–94. ■ As the Baby-Boom generation ages into the 65-or-older age group, the number of people with hypertension, arthritis, and hearing problems will surge. 16 Health Conditions among People Aged 18 or Older by Age, 2004 (number of people aged 18 or older with selected health conditions, by type of condition and age, 2004; numbers in thousands) total 18 to 44 45 to 64 65 to 74 75 or older 215,191 110,417 70,182 18,360 16,232 24,666 13,621 47,493 5,519 4,953 1,184 8,133 510 8,636 4,858 21,303 1,750 4,994 3,358 9,089 1,257 6,082 4,221 8,968 2,002 NUMBER Total people Selected circulatory diseases Heart disease, all types Coronary Hypertension Stroke Selected respiratory conditions Emphysema 3,576 309 1,393 904 970 Asthma Ever Still Hay fever Sinusitis Chronic bronchitis 21,300 14,358 18,629 30,789 9,047 10,959 7,058 8,777 13,976 3,483 6,973 4,871 7,252 11,769 3,413 1,893 1,368 1,475 2,780 1,126 1,474 1,061 1,126 2,265 1,026 Cancer, any Breast cancer (men and women) Cervical cancer Prostate cancer 15,024 2,581 1,108 1,688 2,046 160 506 – 5,551 1,089 430 379 3,428 555 79 488 3,999 778 93 815 Other selected diseases and conditions Diabetes Ulcers Kidney disease Liver disease Arthritic diagnosis Chronic joint symptoms Migraines or severe headaches Pain in neck Pain in lower back Pain in face or jaw 15,126 14,828 3,652 2,860 46,515 58,005 32,923 31,742 58,394 9,215 2,173 4,956 972 878 8,841 17,349 20,279 13,721 26,382 4,939 6,963 5,722 1,250 1,449 20,169 24,439 10,523 13,050 21,543 3,272 3,393 2,002 629 263 8,496 8,181 1,292 2,540 5,225 598 2,598 2,148 801 270 9,008 8,036 830 2,430 5,243 406 Selected sensory problems Hearing trouble Vision trouble Absence of all natural teeth 35,135 19,086 16,814 8,459 5,624 2,016 12,960 7,641 5,927 5,800 2,591 3,909 7,917 3,230 4,962 (continued) OLDER AMERICANS 45 Selected mental health problems Sadness Hopelessness Worthlessness Everything is an effort Nervousness Restlessness total 18 to 44 45 to 64 65 to 74 75 or older 24,232 13,259 10,400 29,686 33,450 36,172 11,215 6,570 5,033 15,395 17,899 19,322 8,984 5,006 3,816 9,783 10,996 11,909 1,948 741 603 2,133 2,311 2,573 2,085 942 947 2,375 2,244 2,367 Note: The conditions shown are those that have ever been diagnosed by a doctor, except as noted.
Many of those trying to lose weight say they are using physical activity or exercise to do so. But fewer than one-third of people aged 55 or older engage in regular physical activity. ■ Although most Americans are overweight, surprisingly few have been advised by the medical community to lose weight. Older Americans weigh more (average weight in pounds of people aged 60 to 74, by sex, 1960–62 and 1999–02) 192 lbs. 200 150 150 lbs. 100 100 lbs. 50 50 lbs. 0 0 lbs. ninety 147 lbs. 100000 men men all 1960–62 dual 1999–02 75000 women women 50000 25000 0 28 OLDER AMERICANS sixty 165 lbs.