What Does the Term Oldest Old, Used by Demographers, Refer

question 18

Multiple Choice

What does the term oldest old, used by demographers, refer to?

• A) people 65 and over
• B) people 75 and over
• C) people 85 and over
• D) centenarians (people age 100 and over)

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Definitions:

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