Which of the following statements about the elderly is not correct?

A) Elders have an accumulated lifetime of diseases and injuries.
B) Elders are more likely to have chronic health problems.
C) Elders are more likely to be on medication.
D) Elders are more similar to each other than any other age group.


Answer: D

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