According to the Demographic Characteristics of Older Adults (ProQuest, 2014)

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to the demographic characteristics of older adults (ProQuest, 2014) , which of the following is true?

• A)The population of people age 65 and over has a higher number of women than of men.
• B)Men are more likely than women to suffer from disabling diseases such as arthritis, Alzheimer's, and diabetes.
• C)People of color tend to experience lower rates of heart disease and arthritis than Whites do.
• D)The average life expectancy for women is age 60, whereas for men, it is 85.

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