Who Comprises the Vast Majority of Widowed People in the U.S

question 47

Multiple Choice

Who comprises the vast majority of widowed people in the U.S.?

• A) Elderly men
• B) Elderly women
• C) All elderly (equal for men and women)
• D) All middle-aged people 40-55 (equal for men and women)

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