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What percentage of healthcare spending is for the geriatric population in the United States: a 40% b 20% c 10% d 30%?

In 2020, older adults aged 65 and older accounted for approximately 37% of all personal healthcare spending, despite making up only 17% of the U.S. population, highlighting the disproportionate financial weight of the geriatric population on the national healthcare system. This sheds light on the answer to the question: **What percentage of healthcare spending is for the geriatric population in the United States: a 40% b 20% c 10% d 30%?**

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