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iveyjurea

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The majority of older Americans have one or more comorbidities, which include all of the following EXCEPT:
 a. osteoporosis.
  b. hypertension.
  c. arthritis.
  d. heart disease.
  e. diabetes.

Question 2

The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and _____.
 a. cancer
  b. accidents (automobile)
  c. arthritis
  d. Alzheimer's/dementia
  e. diabetes


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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