Across developed countries, only ____ of persons in their 60s are afflicted with dementia, but the prevalence rises steeply after age 75 and reaches over ____ beyond age 85
a. 1–2%; 50%
b. 10%; 25%
c. 15%; 35%
d. 25%; 75%
Answer: A
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. true b. false