Table 15-1
Labor Data for Aridia -Refer to Table 15-1

question 302

Multiple Choice

Table 15-1
Labor Data for Aridia
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Year } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 0 } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 1 } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 2 } \\\hline \text { Adult population } & 2000 & 3000 & 3200 \\\hline \text { Number of emplayed } & 1400 & 1300 & 1600 \\\hline \text { Number of unemplayed } & 200 & 600 & 200 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 15-1. The number of adults not in the labor force of Aridia

• A)increased from 2010 to 2011 and increased from 2011 to 2012.
• B)increased from 2010 to 2011 and decreased from 2011 to 2012.
• C)decreased from 2010 to 2011 and increased from 2011 to 2012.
• D)decreased from 2010 to 2011 and decreased from 2011 to 2012.

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Definitions:

Degenerative Joint Disease

Another term for osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears down over time.

Osteoarthritis

Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result; mainly affects weight-bearing joints and is more common in women, the overweight, and older people.

Depression

A psychological condition marked by a continuous low mood or lack of enthusiasm for activities, leading to considerable disruption in everyday functioning.

Elderly Patients

Individuals, typically aged 65 and over, who may require special medical attention due to the natural aging process and associated health conditions.