In the United States,the Fastest Growing Segment of the Older

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the United States,the fastest growing segment of the older adult population in the United States is ___________.

• A)the young-old age group
• B)the old-old age group
• C)the oldest-old age group
• D)All of the above are equally fast-growing

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