The Frequency of Illness and Use of Health Services Decline

question 11

Multiple Choice

The frequency of illness and use of health services decline substantially during

• A)childhood.
• B)young adulthood.
• C)middle age.
• D)old age.

---

Definitions:

Nominal Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation. It is the rate that is quoted by banks and other financial institutions for savings accounts, loans, and mortgages.

Inflation

A general increase in prices across an economy, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

Purchasing Power

The purchasing power of a currency, measured by the quantity of goods or services a single unit can acquire.

Longest Expansion

A period characterized by sustained economic growth and expansion, often measured by GDP growth, without a recession.