Which of the Following Is Generally True of Elderly African

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is generally true of elderly African Americans?

• A) They have a shorter life expectancy.
• B) They are more likely to live longer than Whites.
• C) They are the largest proportion of the elderly.
• D) They move to Harlem after retirement.

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