Which Statement Is True About the Cost of Health Care

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the cost of health care for older adults?

• A) In the United States, government health-care spending decreases with age.
• B) According to current estimates, the cost of Medicare will be cut in half by 2030.
• C) Older Americans spend several times as much on health care as their counterparts do in other industrialized nations.
• D) Older adults make up 14 percent of the U.S. population but account for half of the government health-care costs.

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Definitions:

Breathing Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, which can vary based on factors such as physical activity, emotional state, and overall health.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed in beats per minute (bpm), indicating the heart's efficiency in circulating blood throughout the body.

Brain Activity

The electrical and metabolic phenomena occurring within the brain that are associated with functional operations and processes.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, enabling movement and force generation within the body.