Identify an accurate statement about the international variations in population aging.
A) The oldest nations are in Asia.
B) The youngest countries are in Latin America and Africa.
C) In low-mortality countries, it is now rare for people to reach 85 and beyond.
D) In every country, men have greater life expectancy than women.

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According to population aging research, the youngest countries are in Latin America and Africa. The oldest countries are in Europe and Japan, which contradicts option A. Option C is also incorrect as it states that it is rare for people to reach 85 and beyond in low-mortality countries, whereas it is a common trend in developed countries. Option D is completely false since, in every country, women have higher life expectancy than men.

Identify an Accurate Statement About the International Variations in Population