Life expectancy differs widely around the world and is much higher in wealthy nations than in poor nations. Life expectancy has also been increasing around the world, including in the United States, and the increasing number of older people in the decades ahead will pose several serious challenges. Inequality in life expectancy exists within a given society along with gender, race/ethnicity, and social class lines.

Respond to the following:  As our nation and the world are both “gray,” what do you think is the most important problem that will stem from the increasing number of older people?

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