Empirical Evidence Suggests That the Aging of the Population Stimulates

question 25

Multiple Choice

Empirical evidence suggests that the aging of the population stimulates the demand for health care.In the light of this observation,identify the correct statement.

• A)The aged population accounts for around eleven percent of hospital expenditures.
• B)Per capita spending on personal health care for those 85 years of age or over is less than that for people of 60-65 years.
• C)The per capita consumption of nursing home care by people between 60-65 years is twice that of people of age 85 years or more.
• D)About sixty percent of the expenditure on nursing home care are for people aged between 30 and 40 years.
• E)About ninety percent of the expenditure on nursing home care are for people aged 65 years or over.

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