Which of the following statements is FALSE about health and older persons?

a. Older adults take more prescription and over-the-counter medications than other age groups.
b. A disproportionate amount of total personal health care expenditures are attributable to older adults.
c. Older adults are admitted to the hospital more than other age groups, and they stay longer.
d. Older and younger people process medications the same way.


d

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