Researchers have been trying to gauge the impact of the "graying of America." They report that currently, 5% of the U.S. population is over age 75, and it is expected that in 10 years, 15% of the U.S. population will be over age 75.
A. Do you expect that this shift in age composition will result in shifts in mortality rates? Why or why not?
B. How will you evaluate time trends in mortality rates? Be specific and provide examples.

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The Answer of Researchers have been trying to gauge the impact of the "graying of America." They report that currently, 5% of the U.S. population is over age 75, and it is expected that in 10 years, 15% of the U.S. population will be over age 75.
A. Do you expect that this shift in age composition will result in shifts in mortality rates? Why or why not?
B. How will you evaluate time trends in mortality rates? Be specific and provide examples.

Researchers Have Been Trying to Gauge the Impact of the "Graying