Neurodegenerative Disorders and Aging
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Which age group is projected to double (almost triple) in the US and Australia by 2060?

  • Teenagers between 13-19 years
  • Adults between 18-24 years
  • Children under 5 years
  • Adults over 65 years (correct)
  • What are neurodegenerative disorders?

  • Diseases that damage the liver
  • Diseases that damage the lungs
  • Diseases that damage the brain and/or spinal cord (correct)
  • Diseases that damage the heart
  • How many older adults are estimated to live with a neurodegenerative disorder?

  • Over 70 million
  • Over 50 million
  • Over 60 million (correct)
  • Over 100 million
  • What is the annual healthcare expenditure on neurodegenerative disorders in the US?

    <p>Over $1,000,000,000,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder in >65 year olds?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a neurodegenerative disorder in the text?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated annual healthcare expenditure on neurodegenerative disorders in Australia?

    <p>$10,000,000,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about neurodegenerative disorders?

    <p>They cause irreversible cognitive decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected increase in the number of adults >65 years in the US and Australia by 2060?

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

    How many older adults are estimated to live with a neurodegenerative disorder?

    <p>Over 60 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

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