Identify an accurate statement about the use of drugs in the elderly.
A. Elderly people tend to use less drugs than people in other age groups.
B. Compared to people from other age groups, elderly people are more able to eliminate drugs from their bodies.
C. Elderly people are less likely than people from other age groups to experience adverse drug reactions.
D. Compared to people from other age groups, elderly people account for the highest percentage of drug prescriptions per year.
Answer: D
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