A Century Ago, the Elderly Were the __________ Segment of the Population;

question 187

Multiple Choice

A century ago, the elderly were the __________ segment of the population; however, currently, in developed countries, they are now the __________ segment.

• A)poorest; most affluent
• B)most affluent; poorest
• C)most educated; least educated
• D)least educated; most educated

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Definitions:

Malignant Neoplasm

A malignant tumor capable of invading surrounding tissue and possessing the ability to metastasize to different areas of the body.

Overlapping Sites

Areas in which multiple points of interest in a given context intersect or overlap.

Colon

The longest part of the large intestine, responsible for water absorption and feces formation.

Secondary Malignancy

A cancer that develops as a result of spread or metastasis from a primary site of origin to a different location in the body.