Which statement is accurate regarding foodborne illness and older adults?
A) ?Older adults are less likely to get foodborne illnesses because they eat most meals at home.
B) ?Older adults have the same risks of foodborne illness as any other age group.
C) ?The risk of older adults getting a foodborne illness is greater than that for other adults.
D) ?The risk of older adults getting a foodborne illness is less because of the greater prevalence of atrophic gastritis in this population.
C
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