The elderly population in the United States is expected to increase substantially over the next 20 years. Which factor accounts for this population increase?

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The aging "baby boomer" generation refers to people born between 1946 and 1964, who are currently between the ages of 56 and 74. As this generation ages, the number of elderly people in the United States is expected to increase substantially. The other options listed may have an impact on the population in different ways, but are not the primary factor contributing to the expected increase in the elderly population.

The Elderly Population in the United States Is Expected to Increase