Which Statement Best Characterizes Diabetes

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes diabetes?

• A) It is an infectious disease.
• B) It is a disease of young people.
• C) It has seen a drop in the prevalence for adults 65 years and over.
• D) It is the fifth leading cause of death in adults 65 years and over.

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