In 2016-2017, on an Average Day, There Was a Two

question 85

True/False

In 2016-2017, on an average day, there was a two percent decrease from the previous year in adults in custody, including provincial/territorial and federal custody.

Understand the principles and types of insurance policies, including hospital indemnity, Medicare, and long-term care.

Identify and explain the funding and coverage aspects of Medicare, including premiums, hospital insurance, and eligibility.

Recognize the growth and importance of long-term care insurance over the past 50 years.

Describe the role and limitations of Medigap and Blue Shield insurance plans in supplementing Medicare.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic

Refers to the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm; also known as basal metabolic rate (BMR).

Ultraviolet Rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of producing sunburn and contributing to skin cancer.

Nervous System

An extensive network of specialized cells that coordinates actions and sensory information by transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body.

Bone Density

The measurement of the quantity of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones, important for diagnosing osteoporosis.