Why Can We Expect the Number of Elders in Our

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why can we expect the number of elders in our society to rise to new levels in the years to come?

• A) Immigration is bringing more older people to this country.
• B) Government benefits to older people are going up.
• C) The country's large baby boomer cohort is now entering old age.
• D) An increasing number of people are dying at a young age.

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