The popular standard by which health is being defined for older people is
a. The absence of debilitating diseases
b. The ability to participate in aerobic exercises
c. The ability to pay for needed health service
d. The maintenance of independence
D
Throughout the chapter and in related readings and references, the definition of health is referred to as more than just the absence of disease (response A). Response B addresses only one aspect of health promotion and is not a standard that measures health. Financial security (response C) can positively affect one's ability to access health promotion services, but it is not a discriminating factor for defining health. The maintenance of independence in self-care is the best answer.
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