It Is Predicted That, by 2025, Over 18% of the Population

question 88

True/False

It is predicted that, by 2025, over 18% of the population in the United States will be over 65 years old.

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Definitions:

Bronch/o

A combining form denoting relation to the bronchi, the major air passages of the lungs.

Laryng/o

A prefix related to the larynx or voice box, often used in medical terminology.

Cheyne-Stokes Respiration

A pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase in the depth of breaths followed by a decrease, resulting in temporarily stopped breathing, often seen in cases of heart failure or brain damage.

Rhinoplasty

A surgical procedure to change the shape of the nose for cosmetic reasons or to improve breathing.