According to the Textbook,which of the Following Reasons Explains the Substantial

question 85

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook,which of the following reasons explains the substantial increase in life expectancy that occurred between 1981 and 2001?

• A)More people were living longer.
• B)Parents of the baby boomers moved into middle age.
• C)The rate was artificially inflated due to new definitions of the greying of Canada.
• D)Baby busters moved into middle age

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Definitions:

Social Security Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1935 that was designed to provide retirement income and assist the unemployed, as well as provide support for the disabled and families with dependent children.

Unemployment Compensation

A government program that provides financial payments to individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, as a means to alleviate financial hardship during periods of unemployment.

Francis E. Townsend

An American physician who was a prominent advocate for the elderly, known for proposing the Townsend Plan, a precursor to Social Security.

Government Payments

Financial disbursements made by the government to individuals, corporations, or other governments to fulfill obligations or provide support in the form of subsidies, benefits, or grants.