According to the Terminology That Demographers Use, People Who Are

question 182

Multiple Choice

According to the terminology that demographers use, people who are aged 75-84 are called

• A)old old.
• B)young old.
• C)geriatric.
• D)oldest old.

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Definitions:

Tetanus

A bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms, often starting in the jaw, which can be prevented by vaccination.

Lockjaw

A condition, often associated with tetanus, characterized by stiffness and spasm of the jaw muscles.

Leprosy

A chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the skin, nerves, and respiratory tract.