Approximately 50% of the deaths in the 65 and older age group are caused by heart disease and cancer. However, over the past 50 years, a noticeable decline in overall deaths, especially from heart disease and cancer, has been noted
What has most caused this decline in deaths?
A) Health care awareness in the elderly population
B) Healthier lifestyles in the elderly population
C) An increase in exercise and better nutrition among the aging population
D) Improvements in the prevention and early detection and treatment of diseases
Ans: D
Feedback: The majority of deaths in the United States occur in people 65 years of age and older, and half of these are caused by heart disease and cancer. However, due to improvements in the prevention and early detection and treatment of diseases, there has been a noticeable impact on the health of people 65 years of age and older. In the past 50 years, there has been a decline in overall deaths and, specifically, deaths from heart disease and, more recently, cancer. Options A, B, and C are all correct answers, but they are not the biggest (strongest) cause in the decline of these deaths.
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