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Chapter 8: Aging and Health: Individuals, Institutions, and Policies

Question 1 of 6

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( Chronic conditions, Acute conditions, Functional abilities ) are health problems that last for an extended period of time and are not easily or quickly resolved.

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Question 2 of 6

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One of the most common measures of the health of the older population is the prevalence of chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and arthritis.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 3 of 6

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indicate what proportion of a given group has a certain condition or diagnosis.

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Question 4 of 6

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( Functional ability, Self assessment, Health status ) is a measure that evaluates older persons' ability to get through the day by asking about what activities of daily life they are able to perform, how difficult a given activity is for them, and whether the help of another person is needed to accomplish the task.

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Question 5 of 6

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Which of the following are measures of the health of the older population?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Prevalence of chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and arthritis.

  • Functional ability or functional limitation

  • Self-assessed health status

  • Mortality rates

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Question 6 of 6

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The assumption that there is a clear separation between physical functioning and psychological, spiritual, behavioral, and emotional dimensions of a person is called:

Select one of the following:

  • Reductionism

  • Mind-body dualism

  • Medicalization

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