Data show that _____
A)the elderly are the poorest demographic group in the United States because Social Security payments have not kept pace with inflation.
B)the elderly are the poorest demographic group in the United States because they do not have a steady income.
C)the elderly are the poorest demographic group in the United States because poverty increases with age.
D)poverty rates for each group declined between 1959 and 1968.
E)those between 40 and 50 years of age are the poorest demographic group in the United States.

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Data from various sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, indicate that poverty rates across different demographic groups have generally declined over time, particularly in the decades following the introduction of major social welfare programs like Social Security and Medicare. The specific years mentioned (1959 to 1968) saw significant social and economic changes in the United States, including efforts to reduce poverty. The statements about the elderly being the poorest demographic group and the reasons provided (A, B, C) are not supported by current data, which show that poverty among the elderly has decreased significantly since the expansion of Social Security and other social safety net programs. Statement E is also incorrect, as data does not support that those between 40 and 50 years of age are the poorest demographic group in the United States.

Data Show That _____