Which Is the MOST Common Way People Die Today

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which is the MOST common way people die today?

• A) suddenly, due to an accident, heart attack, or stroke
• B) after steadily declining from some illness, such as cancer
• C) after a prolonged period of ups and downs when battling a fatal chronic disease
• D) due to bacterial infections for which there is no medication

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Definitions:

Sandwich Generation

A generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.

Aging Parents

The phase in an adult child's life where they may begin to care for, or play a more significant role in the life of, their elderly parents.

Adult Children

Individuals who are legally adults, but are discussed in relation to their parents, often in the context of family dynamics or developmental psychology.

Cognitive Training

A program of regular activities purported to improve mental abilities, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving.