Estrela Asks,"Why Are There So Many Older People in the United

question 8

Multiple Choice

Estrela asks,"Why are there so many older people in the United States?" When answering Estrela,which is NOT a force that a developmentalist should mention?

• A)"Life expectancy has risen."
• B)"The baby boomers are entering later life."
• C)"Fertility rates are dropping."
• D)"Minorities now live just as long as whites."

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