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The global elderly population was 782 million 998 thousand 642 people in 2022 according to United Nations population estimates.
The global elderly population was 782 million 998 thousand 642 people in 2022 according to United Nations population estimates.
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The proportion of the elderly population in the total population of Turkiye was expected to be 16.3% in 2040.
The proportion of the elderly population in the total population of Turkiye was expected to be 16.3% in 2040.
True
The concept of aging is most often defined biologically.
The concept of aging is most often defined biologically.
False
The proportion of the elderly population in the total population of Turkiye was 8.5% in 2017 and increased to 9.9% in 2022.
The proportion of the elderly population in the total population of Turkiye was 8.5% in 2017 and increased to 9.9% in 2022.
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The world population was $7 \times 10^{9}$ people in 2022 according to the United Nations population estimates.
The world population was $7 \times 10^{9}$ people in 2022 according to the United Nations population estimates.
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Older adults with chronic illnesses are unable to lead independent lives.
Older adults with chronic illnesses are unable to lead independent lives.
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Ageism refers to the positive stereotypes associated with older adults.
Ageism refers to the positive stereotypes associated with older adults.
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Older adults cannot live independently.
Older adults cannot live independently.
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Older adults are not happy as they age.
Older adults are not happy as they age.
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Older adults are not productive as they age.
Older adults are not productive as they age.
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The old-age dependency ratio in OECD countries has decreased from 2012 to 2022.
The old-age dependency ratio in OECD countries has decreased from 2012 to 2022.
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Home care is more cost-effective than hospital care for elderly patients.
Home care is more cost-effective than hospital care for elderly patients.
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The life expectancy at birth in the world has decreased in recent years.
The life expectancy at birth in the world has decreased in recent years.
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The transition from extended families to nuclear families has led to an increase in caregiver roles within the family.
The transition from extended families to nuclear families has led to an increase in caregiver roles within the family.
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William Rathbone employed Mary Robinson to nurse his wife at home during her final illness as a way to extend the home nursing service he had started.
William Rathbone employed Mary Robinson to nurse his wife at home during her final illness as a way to extend the home nursing service he had started.
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