Which Statement Best Describes the Compression of Morbidity

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the compression of morbidity?

• A)It is an increase in chronic disease and disability observed in the elderly.
• B)It is a decrease in mobility and muscle tone that is observed in the elderly.
• C)It is a decrease in the number of years an older adult spends unhealthy during their lifetime.
• D)It is a decrease in the number of years an older adult spends disease-free.

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