"________" is a characteristic of societies where the median age rises due to such factors as increasing life expectancy, declining birth rates, and low immigration. Societies are considered old when 14 per cent or more of the population is aged 65 years and older.
A) Residential aging
B) A maturing populace
C) A senior population
D) Population aging
E) Population maturing

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Population aging refers to the process where the median age of a society increases due to factors like higher life expectancy, lower birth rates, and minimal immigration, leading to a larger proportion of the population being aged 65 and older.

"________" Is a Characteristic of Societies Where the Median Age