The Most Important Predictor of Overall Mortality Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The most important predictor of overall mortality is:

• A) Race
• B) Age
• C) Gender
• D) Income

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Social Security Tax

A tax that funds the Social Security program, typically collected as part of the FICA tax.

Medicare Tax

A federal tax that finances the Medicare program, split equally between employers and employees, based on a fixed percentage of an individual’s earnings.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial support to people who are retired, disabled, or survivors of deceased workers.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program in the United States for people aged 65 and over, or for those under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions.