Which of the following statements best captures an aspect of illness in older adults?
A) Death from heart disease is increasing in this population.
B) Death from cancer is increasing in this population.
C) Chronic illnesses are less common than in younger people.
D) Several acute illnesses are often present that must be managed simultaneously.
B
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In the elderly population, the cancer death rate has increased in the past three decades; deaths from heart disease have declined. Several chronic conditions are often present and must be managed simultaneously.
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