Why Is the Population of Elderly People Rising in Industrialized

question 111

Multiple Choice

Why is the population of elderly people rising in industrialized societies like Canada?

• A) because population growth has increased
• B) because fertility rates have been declining
• C) because medical advances have slowed
• D) because life expectancy for men now exceeds that of women

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