If Life Expectancy Continues to Increase

question 1

Multiple Choice

If life expectancy continues to increase,

• A) the number of well-years will decrease.
• B) the number of people dying of a chronic illness will increase.
• C) the role of health psychology will diminish.
• D) more people will die of acute illnesses.

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Definitions:

Paasche Price Index

A price index that measures the price changes between the current and a base period, weighted by the current period's spending patterns.

Goods Double

A situation where the quantity of goods available or produced doubles without a change in quality.

Laspeyres Price Index

A price index used to measure the change in the cost of purchasing a fixed basket of goods and services of the type consumed during a base period.

Prices Increase

A situation where the cost of goods and services rises over a period, reducing purchasing power.