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ANSWER The older population is getting older. In 1995 the 65-74 age group (18.8 million) was eight times larger than in 1900, the 75-84 group (11.1 million) was 14 times larger, and the 85+ group (3.6 million) was 29 times larger. A child born in 1995 could expect to live 75.8 years, about 28 years longer than a child born in 1900.
