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Medesa

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Among older adults falls are the most common cause of accidental death. Other major causes include
 
  a. suffocation from objects ingested and burns.
  b. overdose on prescribed medicine.
  c. car accidents.
  d. medical and surgical complications.

Question 2

All of the following are believed to be causes of osteoporosis EXCEPT
 
  a. inadequate diet.
  b. cigarette smoking.
  c. lack of vigorous physical activity.
  d. testosterone deficiency.


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bassamabas

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d


Medesa

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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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