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Zayya Gutiérrez
on Dec 04, 2024
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The science that describes populations is called:
A) gerontology.
B) psychology.
C) demography.
D) geography.
Demography
The statistical study of populations, analyzing structure, distribution, and trends through births, deaths, migration, and aging.
Populations
Groups of individuals belonging to the same species that live in the same area and have the potential to interbreed.
Gerontology
The scientific study of aging and the problems faced by the elderly.
- Familiarize oneself with the demographic configuration of the older population in the United States.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the demographic configuration of the older population in the United States.