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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is true about neurodegenerative disorders?

<p>They cause irreversible cognitive decline (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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