Chronic Illnesses in Older Adults
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Chronic Illnesses in Older Adults

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What is generally defined as the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body?

  • Essential hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Heart failure (correct)
  • Arthritis

    • Which chronic illness can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder?

  • Cancer
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Heart disease (correct)
  • Chronic airway obstruction

    • Which factor adds 10 years in men and 4 years in women to the risk of chronic illnesses?

  • Exercise
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Economic status
  • Marital status (correct)

    • What is generally defined as a major chronic illness of older adults related to the musculoskeletal system?

    <p>Arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor subtracts 5 years if the individual sleeps more than 9 hours?

    <p>Sleep duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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