Ch.2 The aging population

Question 1

What is the recent trend of increasing numbers of older adults in the U.S.?

Answer 1

1. the increased life expectancy of our seniors
2. the fertility of the U.S. population at various times

Question 2

Changes in life expectancy throughout the 20th century were mainly due to what? (4)

Answer 2

1. sanitation
2. advances in medical care
3. the implementation of preventive health services
4. centers for disease control and prevention

Question 3

The average 75 year old now has __ chronic diseases and uses __ prescription drugs

Answer 3

• 3
• 5

Question 4

African American people have higher rates of ____, ____, ____

Answer 4

• diabetes
• hypertension
• chronic kidney disease

Question 5

What are the top 5 causes of death in African Americans?

Answer 5

1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. stroke
4. diabetes
5. unintentional accidents

Question 6

What are the 4 top chronic diseases for hispanics?

Answer 6

1. cardiovascular disease
2. diabetes
3. cancer
4. cerebrovascular disease

Question 7

Top 5 causes of death in hispanics are

Answer 7

1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. stroke
4. COPD
5. pneumonia/ influenza

Question 8

What are the top 5 causes of death among asian americans are?

Answer 8

1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. stroke
4. pneumonia/ influenza
5. COPD

Question 9

The leading causes of death for older American Indians and Alaskan Natives are?

Answer 9

1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. diabetes
4. stroke
5. COPD

Question 10

Are men or women more likely to experience moderate or severe memory impairment?

Answer 10

Men

Question 11

Are men or women more likely to report more difficulty in physical functioning?

Answer 11

Women