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Which of the following statements more accurately depicts health status of older Americans today?
 
  a. The majority over the age of 65 are in poor health.
  b. The health status of the 65-year-old is much worse than that of the 45-year old.
  c. Those over age 75 have noticeable physical declines compared with middle-age.
  d. Health suddenly begins to decline at age 65.

Question 2

Which group has a 30 higher risk of death from major health problems than the white population?
 
  a. black
  b. Native Americans
  c. Hispanic
  d. Asian



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a



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