The Young-Old Are in Their Sixties, and the Old-Old Are

question 163

Multiple Choice

The young-old are in their sixties, and the old-old are _____.

• A) over 68
• B) over 70
• C) in their eighties and older
• D) over 90

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Definitions:

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