The jump in the percentage of people aged 65 and over is due to
A) a falling birth rate.
B) an increasing birth rate.
C) advances in medicine.
D) both A and C

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The falling birth rate leads to a smaller proportion of younger people in the population, while advances in medicine lead to people living longer and contributing to the growing number of older adults. Therefore, both A and C are correct choices.

The Jump in the Percentage of People Aged 65 and Over