exam 3

Question 1

access to health care in lade adulthood in developing countries

Answer 1

most older adults in developing countries are unlikely to have access to simple and inexpensive medical interventions that could relieve their suffering and extend their lives

Question 2

arthritis

Answer 2

has no cure

and african americans are especially at risk

Question 3

beyond infant and child mortality which of the following makes up the vast difference in life expectancy between developed and developing countries

Answer 3

acess to health care in later adulthood

Question 4

old age dependency ratio

Answer 4

the old age depency ratio is calculated by dividing the number of persons age 65 or older by the number of persons age 20-64 and multiplying by 100. The OADR in developed countries is rising because of decreading fertility rates and increased life expectancy, due largely to medical interventions. Countries such as Japan face strains on their social welfare systems due to rising OADR

Question 5

which of the following is true regarding influences o health in late adulthood?

Answer 5

aerobic exercise enhances cognitive functioning