Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Future Population

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the future population of the elderly in the United States?

• A) There will always be more children than elderly people.
• B) The elderly will always have more health problems than those who are younger than they are.
• C) There will soon be more people over 60 than under 15.
• D) There will soon be more people over 60 than all the other age groups combined.

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