Which of the Following Statements Is True of Chronic Conditions

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of chronic conditions?

• A) Women have a higher incidence of fatal chronic conditions in middle age.
• B) Men have a higher incidence of nonfatal chronic conditions in middle age.
• C) Hypertension is the leading chronic disorder in early adulthood.
• D) Chronic disorders are rare in early adulthood.

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