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.


C

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