A major difference in the diagnosis of chronic disease between younger adults and older adults is that:
a. chronic disease is often diagnosed earlier in younger adults and measures can be im-plemented to prevent later problems.
b. chronic disease is often diagnosed earlier in older adults since they are more likely to seek medical care.
c. chronic disease is usually not identified in older adults because of the many age-related changes.
d. chronic illness is uncommon in younger adults.
ANS: A
In a younger adult, the early signs of a pending chronic disease may be identified early enough to prevent later problems (e.g., a finding of an elevated cholesterol level). In older adults, a chronic disease may not be diagnosed until some amount of "end organ damage" has already occurred. For example, diabetic retinopathy may be found during an annual eye examination indicating that the diabetes has been present for some time. Although there are many age-related changes in the older adult, it is still possible to identify chronic illness. Chronic illness is common in younger adults, although it is more common in older adults.
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