Question

match the words in the left - column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right.
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1. studies the causes of aging and different ways people cope and adjust throughout the process.
2. over the last century, in the united states increased dramatically, due to numerous factors, including preventing and controlling of major as well as advances in. other contributing factors include better access to health care and before the age of 65.
3. the population of people age 65 and older is steadily increasing, and it is likely that this trend will continue due to aging of the generation.
4. individuals belonging to the baby - boomer generation were born between the late and the early.
5. by it is expected that people age 60 or older will make up over of the total population.

gerontology
20%
1940s
life expectancy
infectious diseases
1920s
medical technology
1960s
baby boomer
2050
healthier lifestyles

Explanation:

1. Gerontology is the study of aging processes.
2. Life - expectancy has increased due to controlling diseases and medical tech advancements, along with better healthcare access and healthier lifestyles.
3. The aging of the baby - boomer generation is contributing to the increase in the elderly population.
4. Baby - boomers were born between the late 1940s and early 1960s.
5. Projections suggest that by 2050, a significant portion (20%) of the population will be 60 or older.

Answer:

1. Gerontology
2. Life expectancy; infectious diseases; medical technology; healthier lifestyles
3. Baby - boomer
4. 1940s; 1960s
5. 2050; 20%