Why Does the Death Rate Due to Pneumonia Increase So

question 101

Multiple Choice

Why does the death rate due to pneumonia increase so sharply during late adulthood?

• A)Pneumonia is much more deadly today than it was several decades ago.
• B)More than 50 lung inflammations are classified as pneumonia,making it appear that the disease kills more people than it actually does.
• C)As their immune system weakens over time,many elders eventually encounter an infection that they cannot fight.
• D)Pneumonia vaccinations are rarely given to adults over age 65.

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