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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