The majority of older persons have at least one chronic condition and many have multiple conditions. From 2009 to 2011, what was the most frequently occurring condition of the elderly?
A) Arthritis
B) Cancer
C) Diabetes
D) Hypertension
Ans: D
From 2009 to 2011, the most frequently occurring conditions of the elderly included hypertension (72.0%); diagnosed arthritis (51.0%); all types of heart disease (31.0%); any cancer (24.0%); and diabetes (20.0%).
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