Which of the Following Statements Is True About Neurocognitive Disorders

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about neurocognitive disorders?

• A)A Girls and young women are more likely than boys and young men to develop neurocognitive disorder.
• B)Boys and young men are more likely than girls and young women to develop neurocognitive disorder.
• C)There are more elderly men than women with neurocognitive disorder.
• D)Girls and young women are just as likely as boys and young men to develop neurocognitive disorder.

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