Japan investigates 'missing' oldsters
Sep. 13, 2010
Q: A government survey of Japan's antiquated record-keeping system found 234,354 centenarians who are listed as still alive but whose addresses could not be confirmed. The study even found 884 people listed as alive who would be 150 or older. Where is Japan?
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Q: Japan celebrates a national holiday called Respect for the Aged Day to honor its elderly citizens. Japan's elderly population is . . .
A. Increasing
B. Decreasing
C. Stable
Q: In Japan, life expectancy at birth is 82.12 years, the third highest in the world. What is the life expectancy at birth in the United States?
A. 81.23 years
B. 78.11 years
C. 76.06 years
D. 60.78 years
Q: Japan is the 10th most populous nation in the world. Overall, Japan's population is . . .
A. Increasing
B. Decreasing
C. Stable
Q: One of the wealthiest nations, Japan has the second lowest birthrate in the world. Which nation has the highest birthrate?
A. India
B. Singapore
C. China
D. Niger
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