Which of the Following Represents Patterns of Aging in the U.S

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents patterns of aging in the U.S.?

• A)In 1900 only about 1 in 25 people were elderly, compared to about 1 in 8 today, and about 1 in 5 by 2030.
• B)The number of elderly has grown in our population at a rate almost twice as fast as the population as a whole.
• C)Some minority groups--Hispanics and Blacks--are overrepresented among the elderly, given their size in the population.
• D)There were about 19 million elderly in the U.S in 2010.
• E)The growth of the elderly in the U.S. is due to the aging baby-boom population, higher birth rates, and improved life expectancy.