Which of the Following Is TRUE with Regards to an Aging

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE with regards to an aging society?

• A)the proportion of middle-aged and elderly steadily increases relative to younger age cohorts.
• B)the proportion of younger and middle-aged increase relative to elderly cohorts.
• C)the fertility rate increases to at least 2.5.
• D)the proportion of people living beyond 65 decreases.

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