Which of the following statements describes age as a predisposing factor of utilization?

A. Most nursing home residents are under 85 years of age.
B. The very old and the very young use more physician and hospital services and have longer lengths of stay.
C. The very old use less physician and hospital services and have shorter lengths of stay.
D. None of the above


Answer: B

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