Because older adults find it harder to "bounce back" after diseases, healing takes longer and ________ are more likely to develop.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
complications
Because older adults find it harder to "bounce back" after diseases, healing takes longer and complications are more likely to develop.
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