Question : What does a declining age-sex ratio in a population typically indicate?
Option 1: An increase in the elderly population
Option 2: A balanced gender distribution
Option 3: A high birth rate
Option 4: A decrease in the youth population
Correct Answer: An increase in the elderly population
Solution : A declining age-sex ratio typically indicates an increase in the elderly population relative to the younger population.
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