Which of the following statements is true of the trends in midlife?
A) Middle age is starting earlier and is shorter for increasing numbers of active and healthy people.
B) The U.S. Census Bureau of 2018 indicates that 15 percent of the U.S. population is older than 65.
C) Compared with previous decades and centuries, a decreasing percentage of the population is made up of middle-aged and older adults.
D) As medical discoveries are slowing down the aging process, the boundaries of middle age are being pushed downward.

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The U.S. Census Bureau data consistently shows an increase in the percentage of the population that is older than 65, reflecting the aging population trend. This is due to factors such as improved healthcare and lower birth rates.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Trends