Who comprises the vast majority of widowed people in the U.S.?
A) Elderly men
B) Elderly women
C) All elderly (equal for men and women)
D) All middle-aged people 40-55 (equal for men and women)

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Elderly women comprise the vast majority of widowed people in the U.S. This is due to a number of factors such as women generally having longer lifespans than men, and men being more likely to marry younger women.

Who Comprises the Vast Majority of Widowed People in the U.S