According to the Text, Why Has the Proportion of Older

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to the text, why has the proportion of older adults increased tremendously during the past century?

• A) due to better overall health
• B) due to more wealth
• C) due to increased medical technology
• D) due to the knowledge of highly-educated healthcare professionals

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