The incidence and prevalence of chronic illnesses have increased in recent decades, and this trend is expected to continue in the near future. What factor has contributed most significantly to this trend?
A) Decreasing availability of nutritious food
B) Misinformation about the relationship between health and wellness
C) Antibiotic resistance and increases in nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections
D) Increases in lifespan and the accompanying changes in physiology
D
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