« previous next »

Author Question: The leading cause of death among adults ages 65 and older in 2007 was ... (Read 77 times)

sheilaspns

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
on: Jul 30, 2018
The leading cause of death among adults ages 65 and older in 2007 was ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ______.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Ageism is defined by the chapter as ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ .
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


mistyjohnson

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jul 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

heart disease and cancer

Answer to Question 2

a process of systematic stereotyping and discrimination against people because they are old


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Hiatal hernia. (a) The hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and into the t Hiatal hernia. (a) The hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and into the t
A single base substitution leading to a single amino acid substitution in the hemoglobin beta chain A single base substitution leading to a single amino acid substitution in the hemoglobin beta chain
Change in Drawing Abilities from Early to Middle Childhood Drawings become more realistic as fine m Change in Drawing Abilities from Early to Middle Childhood Drawings become more realistic as fine m
Pharmacology of the older adult can be challenging due to physiological changes that occur with ... Pharmacology of the older adult can be challenging due to physiological changes that occur with ...
Location of the apical pulse in a child under age 4, a child ages 4 to 6, and an adult Location of the apical pulse in a child under age 4, a child ages 4 to 6, and an adult
The Death of Melanocytes (Vitiglio) The Death of Melanocytes (Vitiglio)
Video: Pressure Flow Model Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library