The Science That Deals with Medical Problems and Care of the Elderly

question 43

Multiple Choice

The science that deals with medical problems and care of the elderly is called

• A)epidemiology
• B)geriatrics
• C)pathology
• D)pharmacology
• E)obstetrics

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