Which of the following represents patterns of aging in the U.S.?
A) In 1900 only about 1 in 25 people were elderly, compared to about 1 in 8 today, and about 1 in 5 by 2030.
B) The number of elderly has grown in our population at a rate almost twice as fast as the population as a whole.
C) Some minority groups--Hispanics and Blacks--are overrepresented among the elderly, given their size in the population.
D) There were about 19 million elderly in the U.S in 2010.
E) The growth of the elderly in the U.S. is due to the aging baby-boom population, higher birth rates, and improved life expectancy.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: The author of your text had a
Q3: A government cash assistance entitlement program for
Q4: The theoretical perspective that believes that many
Q5: The largest component of the elderly's income
Q6: According to Figure 12.6, by age 85
Q7: Most countries will see a _ in
Q8: Why is the world's population aging so
Q9: All of the following would be denied
Q10: An interdisciplinary science of aging that draws
Q11: Life expectancy:
A)represents how long a person can
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents