A Major Factor Contributing to Increases in the Proportion of Elderly

question 37

Multiple Choice

A major factor contributing to increases in the proportion of elderly in the United States is

• A) reduced birthrates.
• B) greater infant mortality.
• C) more spread of infectious childhood diseases.
• D) molecular alteration of aging.

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