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:

Acting Deceptively

Engaging in behaviors intended to mislead or deceive others.

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, traits, behaviors, or attitudes between males and females.

Television Viewing

The activity of watching content on a television, which can influence behaviors, attitudes, and cognitive development.

Impulse Control

The ability to resist or delay an immediate desire or impulse in order to achieve a longer-term goal.