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Diane

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A child born in 2010 could expect to live 77.9 years compared with about 29 years in 1900. What is the main reason for this phenomenal growth?
 
  A) Decreased mortality of adults
  B) Decreased morbidity of children
  C) Decreased mortality of children and young adults
  D) Decreased morbidity of adults and older adults

Question 2

When considering what age group would be a priority for health promotion planning, the nurse considers the older adult. What statement would confirm that this is a priority group?
 
  A) The number of older Americans has doubled in the past 100 years.
  B) The percentage of older Americans has more than tripled since 1900.
  C) Older Americans are more prevalent in the South but less prevalent in the North.
  D) California has twice the number of older Americans than any other state.


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smrerig

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
This phenomenal growth has occurred as a result of reduced mortality rates of children and young adults.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The percentage of older Americans has more than tripled from that of 1900 (4.1), and the number has increased more than 13 times (from 3.1 million to 40.2 million).


Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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