An increase in female life expectancy has numerous consequences. All of the following are consequences except that:
A) the majority of older women are single.
B) the majority of older women are married.
C) women without caretakers are likely to be institutionalized.
D) older women without spouses have higher poverty rates.

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An increase in female life expectancy would not necessarily lead to a majority of older women being married. In fact, it could lead to the opposite, as women may outlive their spouses. Choices A, C, and D are all possible consequences of an increase in female life expectancy.

An Increase in Female Life Expectancy Has Numerous Consequences