Millennial (18-30 years olds): 381 people.
Generation X (31-46 year olds): 493 people.
Baby Boomer (47-65 year olds): 905 people.
Silent (66-83 olds): 515 people.
Figures may not add to 100% because of rounding.
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Generation gap on social issues - attitude towards abortion in the U.S.
This survey shows the attitude towards legalization of abortions in the U.S. in 2011 by generation. 56 percent of the Baby Boomers stated that abortion should be made legal.
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