Which Statement Is True About Illness and Disability in Middle

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about illness and disability in middle adulthood?

• A) Unintentional injuries more than double from early to middle adulthood.
• B) Men are more vulnerable than women to most health problems in midlife.
• C) Falls resulting in bone fractures and death occur at a lower rate than in early adulthood.
• D) Economic disadvantage is a weak predictor of poor health and premature death in midlife.

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Definitions:

Muscle-strengthening

Physical exercises designed to improve muscle strength, endurance, and mass.

Aerobic

Relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen, often referred to activities or exercises that improve the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Spinal Cord Injury

An injury to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, such as mobility or feeling, below the site of the injury.

Antibiotic Therapy

The use of drugs that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria to treat bacterial infections.