According to the 2010 Census, the percentage of the 65+ population of White non-Hispanics is at 13%. How will health planning needs be affected by this percentage?
A. This population will have greater demands on the health care system as it ages.
B. Planning needs for other segments of the population can be revised downwards.
C. There is no need to increase manufacture of childhood immunizations.
D. Cultural accommodations for other minority groups can be decreased.
Answer: A
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