Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Chronic Conditions

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about chronic conditions?

• A)Women have a higher incidence of fatal chronic conditions in middle age.
• B)Men have a higher incidence of nonfatal chronic conditions in middle age.
• C)Hypertension is the leading chronic disorder in early adulthood.
• D)Chronic disorders are rare in early adulthood.

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