Health Promotion Programs That Target the Elderly

question 20

Multiple Choice

Health promotion programs that target the elderly

• A) are a waste of money because health habits are established early in life.
• B) are important right now, but they will become less important as the size of the elderly cohort declines over the next 10 years.
• C) will become increasingly important as the size of the elderly cohort continues to increase over the next 10 years.
• D) will become less important because the elderly cohort is exceptionally healthy and active.

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