According to the 2014 Census Bureau estimates, the population between the ages of 18 and 64 was 62.5%. What are the long-term implications for the health of this group?
1. Providing health care focused on gerontological needs
2. Developing medications to prolong life at any cost
3. Providing health insurance for all people.
4. Developing systems to provide healthcare only to those older citizens who remain healthy
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Explanation: 1. Healthcare needs for this age group need to be focused on the unique aspects of gerontological health. The Boomer generation began turning 65 in 2011, and this age group is expected to become a dominant segment in the population.
2. Prolonging life at any cost through medication does not contribute to quality of life.
3. Providing health insurance for all groups is not specific to those 65 or older, as they have access to healthcare through Medicare.
4. Rationing healthcare to those who deserve it is against the American culture of healthcare.
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