Due to the social welfare programs instituted in developed countries in the course of the 20th century, people over age 65 are now _____.

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Due to social welfare programs, people over age 65 in developed countries now have access to pensions, social security, and healthcare benefits, making them the most affluent segment of the population. They are not the most dependent or least self-sufficient, nor are they necessarily the poorest.

Due to the Social Welfare Programs Instituted in Developed Countries