It Is Predicted That the Number of People in the U.S.over

question 231

Multiple Choice

It is predicted that the number of people in the U.S.over the age of 65 will __________ by 2030.

• A)almost double
• B)be significantly less than the growth of children under 16 years old
• C)increase at the same worldwide rate
• D)decrease at the same worldwide rate
• E)begin to decrease,relative to previous growth rates

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Definitions:

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A type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue covering many of the internal organs, known as the mesothelium, often linked to asbestos exposure.

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A group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals, historically used in construction materials but hazardous to lung health.

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