The Fastest Growing Segment of the Population Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The fastest growing segment of the population is:

• A) young old (65-74 years).
• B) middle old (75-84 years).
• C) oldest old (85 and over).
• D) teenagers (13-18 years).

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