Mary's parents are part of a larger elderly population than her grandparents. This is an example of .
A) a higher birthrate
B) a higher death rate
C) the graying of the population
D) a higher infant mortality rate

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The term "the graying of the population" refers to an increase in the proportion of elderly individuals in a population, which is what is described in the scenario with Mary's parents being part of a larger elderly population than her grandparents.

Mary's Parents Are Part of a Larger Elderly Population Than