Useful Life Expectancy Is Defined as the Number of Years

question 33

Multiple Choice

Useful life expectancy is defined as the number of years an individual ​

• A)lives free from debilitating chronic disease or impairment.
• B)is capable of contributing within the workforce.
• C)is able to reproduce.
• D)can live on his or her own (i.e., has not moved to a nursing home or retirement community).

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Definitions:

Anosmia

The loss of the sense of smell, either total or partial, which can drastically affect one's quality of life and perception of food and environmental hazards.

Aphasia

A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate effectively, often caused by brain damage.

Cataplexy

A sudden and uncontrollable muscle weakness or paralysis often triggered by strong emotions such as laughter.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), most commonly associated with long-term alcoholism.