Which statement is true of older women and men?
A) The number of older men and women is about the same.
B) Older women outnumber older men by 3 to 2.
C) Older men outnumber older women by 5 to 1.
D) Older men are more likely to live to the age of 100 than older women.

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Older women tend to live longer than men, leading to a higher number of older women compared to men. This demographic trend results in older women outnumbering older men, often cited as a ratio of about 3 to 2.

Which Statement Is True of Older Women and Men