This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The proportion of the population of the United States age 65 and older is predicted to peak in ... (Read 64 times)

nelaaney

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jun 22, 2018
The proportion of the population of the United States age 65 and older is predicted to peak in ________, at which point one in every five Americans will be age 65 or older.
 
  a. 2015
  b. 2020
  c. 2030
  d. 2050

Question 2

The silver tsunami expected into the middle of the 21st century is primarily due to
 
  a. the aging of the baby boom generation.
  b. medical advances increasing the number of older and frail adults.
  c. immigration of young families resulting in a younger population.
  d. divorce and remarriage resulting in more children and a younger population.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tkempin

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


nelaaney

  • Member
  • Posts: 560
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

aruss1303

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Three ways that factors affect mortality in response to changes in population density. Three ways that factors affect mortality in response to changes in population density.
The mark-recapture technique is often used to estimate population size. The mark-recapture technique is often used to estimate population size.
Continental United States Hurricane Strikes from 1950-2011 Continental United States Hurricane Strikes from 1950-2011
Guide to Major Massage Therapy Organizations in the United States* Guide to Major Massage Therapy Organizations in the United States*
The Solow Model Incorporating Population Growth The Solow Model Incorporating Population Growth
Fraction of obese individuals by state in 1998 and 2008. In 1998, 42 states had obesity rates below Fraction of obese individuals by state in 1998 and 2008. In 1998, 42 states had obesity rates below
Video: Global warming and its effect on climate change

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library