Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Changing

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the changing historical circumstances involving death in the United States?

• A) Life expectancy has decreased from 79 years for someone born in 1900 to 47 years for someone born today.
• B) The care of a dying older person has shifted away from the family.
• C) Today, death occurs most often among adolescents.
• D) Nowadays, greater numbers of older adults die cared for by their family.

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