How Does the Health of Older People Today Compare with the Health

question 56

Multiple Choice

How does the health of older people today compare with the health of older people in previous generations?

• A) Today they are more likely to die from infectious diseases.
• B) Today they are more likely to have poorer health care.
• C) Today they are less likely to take advantage of immunization programs specific to influenza.
• D) Today they are at greater risk of dying from chronic diseases such as cancer.

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