Life expectancy of those infected with HIV has improved due to
A. antiretroviral therapy.
B. a weaker HIV virus from mutations.
C. use of the HIV vaccine.
D. This statement is incorrect; life expectancy has not improved.
A. antiretroviral therapy.
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The group of elderly most in need of long-term care is the
A) young-old B) middle-old C) old-old D) semi-retired old
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