Older Adults Who Have Made Poor Lifestyle Choices for Decades

question 32

True/False

Older adults who have made poor lifestyle choices for decades can benefit meaningfully from making health choices in later life.

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Definitions:

Peptic Ulcer Disease

A condition involving the formation of open sores in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, often due to infection with H. pylori or the use of NSAIDs.

Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs

A class of medications that reduce pain, decrease fever, prevent blood clots, and, in higher doses, decrease inflammation.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, which can lead to serious health complications.

Streptococcal Infections

Diseases caused by Streptococcus bacteria, which can lead to conditions ranging from mild throat infections to life-threatening diseases.