Why Do Social Theorists Equate Elder Abuse to an Iceberg

Why do social theorists equate elder abuse to an iceberg?

A) older people who are abused are often left stranded, like an iceberg
B) more older people in Northern areas are abused
C) only a small proportion of cases come to the attention of the legal and helping professions
D) elder abuse is a cold topic
E) elder abuse starts out strong and eventually fades away, like an iceberg