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LECOM GeriatricsCurrently what is the ratio of greater than 65 to the US population? - correct answer 1:8 / 12.4% What is age group trend of aging? - correct answer Older populations(ie 85+ are growing fater than ever) What is the difference in living situations between men and women over 65? - correct answer Women are much more likely to live alone(men die early) What is the disparity of healthcare consumption by the elderly? - correct answer 13% of population, half of hospital days, p...

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Geriatrics quiz 1 Exam Questions And Answers All Verified Geriatrics includes ages ___ and older - ANS 65 (1 in 7 Americans) ¨In 2014, ¤Age 65-74 age group (26.4 Million) ____ times larger than in 1900 ¤Age 75-84 (13.7 million) ___times larger ¤Age 85+ (6.2 million) ___ times larger - ANS 12 17 50 (aging populations) The number of Americans over 65 will more than ___ by 2060 - ANS double Do more men or women live with a spouse? - ANS more men do Top 3 s...

Geriatrics quiz 1 Geriatrics includes ages ___ and older - ANS 65 (1 in 7 Americans) ¨In 2014, ¤Age 65-74 age group (26.4 Million) ____ times larger than in 1900 ¤Age 75-84 (13.7 million) ___times larger ¤Age 85+ (6.2 million) ___ times larger - ANS 12 17 50 (aging populations) The number of Americans over 65 will more than ___ by 2060 - ANS double Do more men or women live with a spouse? - ANS more men do Top 3 states for number 65+? Top state by percentage? - ANS C...