Choose the statement that indicates the longevity of Americans is increasing.
A) The incidence of Alzheimer disease is decreasing annually.
B) The American culture is changing, placing a higher value on the aged population.
C) The pharmaceutical industry is developing flu vaccines.
D) The number of people older than 80 years old is expected to increase by 1 million from 2010 to 2020.
E) One in seven individuals, or almost 15% of the population, is 65 or older.
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