Which Statement Best Describes the Impact of Aging on Health

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the impact of aging on health care costs?

• A)The actual impact of aging on health care costs is hotly debated in the scientific literature.
• B)The demographic pressures associated with aging are more evident in the U.S. than in Canada.
• C)Aging, also known as the "silver tsunami," has dire implications for the health care system.
• D)Politicians, economists, and the media tend to frame the issue as a win-win situation.

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