Which of the following statements about centenarians is true?
A) Currently, U.S. centenarians make up about 3 percent of the population.
B) Only about 5 to 10 percent of centenarians are able to lead active, autonomous lives.
C) Among centenarians, women outnumber men by five to one.
D) The past 30 years have seen a 65 percent decrease in centenarians in the industrialized world.

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This statement is true according to various studies- women outnumber men by five to one among centenarians.

Answer: B 
 This statement is partially true. Some studies suggest that up to 20 percent of centenarians can lead active, autonomous lives. However, other studies suggest that this number may be lower, around 5-10 percent.

The other statements are false. Currently, U.S. centenarians make up about 0.02 percent of the population, and there has actually been an increase in the number of centenarians in the industrialized world over the past 30 years.

Which of the Following Statements About Centenarians Is True