What is a consequence of the "graying of America"?

A. The need for services for the elderly has increased in the United

States.

B. There are now more elementary schools than colleges in the

United States

c. There are more males than females in the United States.

D. The cost of U. S. education has remained the same.

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13 January, 01:13

What is a consequence of the "graying of America"?

A. The need for services for the elderly has increased in the United

States.

B. There are now more elementary schools than colleges in the

United States

c. There are more males than females in the United States.

D. The cost of U. S. education has remained the same.

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Amara Marsh · Answer 1

A. The need for services for the elderly has increased in the United

States.

Explanation:

The advancement in medical technology and the knowledge in fitness and nutrition increase the average life expectancy in United States. This resulted in the increase of older population in united states. By the year of 2016 alone, united states have around 15% if population who is older than 65 years old.

This is basically what referred to as the "Graying of America." This increase in the elderly population also caused The need for services for the elderly (such as for nursing, foods for elderly or caretaker facility)