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HSC3102 Module 10
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
11/04/2012

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Term
What are the two reasons more elderly commit suicide?
Definition
loneliness and debilitating illness
Term
Define Ageism
Definition
systematic stereotyping and discrimination against ppl b/c they are old
Term
___% of those over age 65 live in nursing homes
Definition
6%
Term
Define gerontology
Definition
studt of aging from maturity through old age
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What percent of the pop are those over age 65?
Definition
13%
Term
What percent of the pop are those over age 65?
Definition
13%
Term
What percentage of americans will live to be 65? 85?
Definition
70%; 30%
Term
What percentage of americans will live to be 65? 85?
Definition
70%; 30%
Term
What percentage of americans will live to be 65? 85?
Definition
70%; 30%
Term
What is the definition of an old country?
Definition
Pop where >7% are >age 65
Term
What were the baby boom years?
Definition
1946-1964
Term
What is the main source of income for the elderly?
Definition
Social security
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