COPD is 3-4 times more common among older men than in older women.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In 1900 the average life expectancy at birth in the United States was ________ years.
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Regarding the urinary system with aging,:
A) alcohol and caffeine consumption can prevent urinary incontinence.
B) the renal system declines more than most other organs.
C) dehydration is less of a problem with aging than in youth.
D) changes in the renal system cause drugs to be excreted faster than in young people.
Co-morbidity has been found in 50 percent of older men, far higher than the rates in women of the same age.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Hypertension is more common among African Americans than among whites.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
________ is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age.
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Regarding urinary functions, increased age results in:
A) a decrease in bladder function but relatively little change in kidney function.
B) very small percentage of elders (3 to 5 percent) with problems.
C) urinary incontinence among as many as 30 percent in the community.
D) an increase of kidney volume and weight.
________ refers to an individual's changing roles and relationships with family and friends, in both paid and unpaid productive roles, and within organizations.
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Adult on-set diabetes is more common among white elders than among African American and Hispanic elders.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Significant elevation of blood pressure is associated with all the following factors except:
A) diet.
B) obesity.
C) lifestyle.
D) old age.
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