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Dovator [93]
3 years ago
12

Contrary to the common opinion that most of the elderly are infirm, only about _____ percent of the over-64 population live in n

ursing homes and hospitals.
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1 answer:
jolli1 [7]3 years ago
4 0

Answer: 5 percent.

Explanation:according to a recent census in the US, only five percent of elderly people (65 years plus) live in homes, nursing houses, retirement places ecetera. Which is a lot less than one would believe.

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