Which of the following demographic factors is expected to have the greatest influence on national health care spending?

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The aging population is expected to affect health services more than any other demographic factor.The majority of older adults rely on publicly funded programs.As the Baby Boom generation ages and retires,federal expenses for Social Security and health care will increase.The use of diagnosis-related groups to determine reimbursement started in 1983 and is not expected to have a great influence on national health care spending at this time.Insurance reform is not a demographic factor.Due to the Affordable Care Act,the number of people without health insurance is decreasing.

Which of the Following Demographic Factors Is Expected to Have