Age and Health: Understanding Morbidity
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What is the tendency of chronic diseases in relation to age?

  • Chronic diseases decrease with age
  • Chronic diseases remain constant regardless of age
  • Chronic diseases tend to increase with age (correct)
  • Chronic diseases are exclusive to younger age groups
  • How does age affect the body's resistance to illness?

  • Body resistance improves with age
  • Body resistance decreases with age (correct)
  • Body resistance is unaffected by age
  • Body resistance fluctuates randomly with age
  • In which age range is the highest mortality rate observed?

  • 31-50 years
  • 0-15 years (correct)
  • 16-30 years
  • 51 years and above
  • What plays a significant role in the relationship between age and health?

    <p>Physiological development and immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about changes with age is NOT correct?

    <p>Immunity remains the same throughout life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Relationship Between Age and Morbidity

    • Chronic illnesses tend to increase with age.
    • Body's resistance changes with age.
    • Highest mortality rates occur in the 0-15 age group.
    • Age-related physiological or immunological processes affect health.

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    This quiz explores the intricate relationship between age and morbidity, highlighting how chronic illnesses and physiological changes impact health across different age groups. It also examines mortality rates and the body's resistance to diseases as influenced by age. Test your knowledge on these important health concepts!

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