demographics We’re capitalizing on demographic trends by pursuing the right opportunities in healthcare. As the world’s population over 60 is growing at twice the rate of the total population, the cost of healthcare continues to rise. GE is helping to convert this demographic trend into a growth opportunity with a focus on early diagnosis and treatment. By integrating GE’s advanced imaging systems, breakthrough research in biomarker devel- opment for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and software developed by Satoshi Minoshima, M.D. Ph.D., at the University of Washington, physicians can diagnose and detect neurodegenerative diseases before the onset of symptoms. Over the next decade, $250 billion in healthcare spending is expected to shift from disease treatment to diagnosis 18 ge 2006 annual report

The trends of infrastructure, emerging markets, environmental solutions, digital connections, global liquidity and demographics will shape the world (and our growth potential) for decades to come. GE is poised to meet both the opportunities and challenges that these trends present by: Building businesses that are market leaders. Operating with fi nancial rigor and discipline. Generating organic growth through the execution of new processes. And training our people with the skills to win tomorrow. GE will invest and deliver. ge 2006 annual report 19

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