Many Developing Countries Today Are Characterized by a "Youth Bulge

question 76

Multiple Choice

Many developing countries today are characterized by a "youth bulge," which means a high proportion of

• A)children ages 0-5 relative to children between 6 and 17.
• B)6- to 12-year olds relative to younger and older children.
• C)children ages 0-17 relative to the adult population.
• D)15- to 29-year-olds relative to the remaining adult population.

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