Asked by Jamie Ostergaard on Jul 08, 2024
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Which of the following reflects an understanding of the characteristics of older adults?
A) Fewer than 5% of all older adults live in nursing homes.
B) Average life expectancy at birth has declined slightly during the past 10 years.
C) In general, males tend to live longer than do females.
D) Black men have the lowest life expectancy, but the gap decreases as a person ages.
Life Expectancy
The average period that a person or organism is expected to live, based on factors such as gender, age, health conditions, and lifestyle.
Nursing Homes
Residential facilities that provide 24-hour medical and personal care for elderly or disabled individuals who cannot be cared for at home.
Black Men
Refers to male individuals of African descent, often highlighted in discussions of societal, health, or demographic topics.
- Understand demographic characteristics and health statistics of older adults.
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Melody StoutJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Only 3.3% of people aged 65 years and older live in nursing homes; this rises to 15% for those over 85 years.In the United States,life expectancy at birth has risen dramatically: In 1900,average life expectancy was 49.2 years; in 2005,average life expectancy was 77.8 years.At age 65,white women led life expectancy with 20 years,followed closely by black women at 18.7 and white men at 17.2 years,whereas black men at age 65 had the lowest life expectancy at 15.2 years.The disparity in death rates for people of different races is less for older adults than younger ones.
Learning Objectives
- Understand demographic characteristics and health statistics of older adults.