Question

Which of the following refers to the recent trend in aging population in the U.S.? (2 correct answers) The U.S. is becoming more homogenous in terms of race and ethnicity. The U.S. older population is becoming more racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse. ■ The aging population is growing at a steady pace, thus, the older population is not significantly increasing. ■ The older population is significantly outgrowing the younger generation in the next decade.

Answer 1

* The U.S becoming more homogenous in terms of race and ethnicity
* The U.S older population is becoming more racially, ethnically and culturally diverse.
As the older population becomes increasingly more diverse, racial/ethnic health disparities play a major role in shaping the US older population.