Claim: "In 1950, the average American lived for 68 years and 16 workers supported one retiree. Today, the average life expectancy is 78 and three workers support one retiree."
Fact-check: Rep. Frank Wolf says fewer workers are supporting more Social Security beneficiaries
Verdict: true
Organisation: PolitiFact
Author: Sean Gorman
Date published: 2012-03-16T00:00:00