The primary causes of death in the United States among adults aged 65 and older are
a. Alzheimer disease, cardiac disease, and chronic lower respiratory tract diseases.
b. Alzheimer disease, cardiac disease, and diabetes mellitus.
c. Cardiac disease, malignant neoplasms, and cerebrovascular disease.
d. Cardiac disease, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus.
ANS: C
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