More Than ________ Percent of Persons Age 70 and Over

question 8

Short Answer

More than ________ percent of persons age 70 and over have at least one chronic condition.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.

Plethysmograph

An instrument used for measuring changes in volume within an organ or whole body (often through blood flow).

Radial Artery

An artery located in the forearm, which is used to check pulse and as a site for arterial cannulation.

Brachial Artery

A significant artery in the upper arm responsible for delivering blood to both the arm and hand.