Which of the following represents the demographic group currently receiving the most medical treatment in the United States?
A) Infants
B) Adolescents
C) Middle-aged adults
D) The elderly
D
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The elderly are major users of virtually all health care services. One-third of all surgical patients are over 65 years of age, and most beds in acute care hospitals are filled by elderly patients.
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