Developed countries that have already undergone the demographic transition are going to experience a growth in the number of older people relative to younger people.This is called the:
A)generation ratio
B)dependent-worker ratio
C)birth-death ratio
D)young-old ratio
E)dependency ratio

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The situation described in the question is known as the dependency ratio, which refers to the number of non-working individuals (such as older adults) compared to the number of working-age individuals who support them. This can be calculated by dividing the number of dependents by the number of working-age individuals. The dependency ratio is a major concern for developed countries as it can impact healthcare costs, social services, and pension systems.

Developed Countries That Have Already Undergone the Demographic Transition Are