What Is the Age-Related Pattern of Acute and Chronic Diseases

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the age-related pattern of acute and chronic diseases over adulthood?

• A) Acute illness declines with age, while chronic illness increases.
• B) Chronic illness declines with age, while acute illness increases.
• C) Both chronic and acute illness increase with age.
• D) Both chronic and acute illness decline with age.

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