The Nurse Is Contributing to a Staff Education Program About

The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about chronic illness. Which of the following are reasons for the increasing incidence of chronic illness? (Select all that apply.?

A) People are living longer.
B) There is an increase in the number of hospitals.
C) Fewer people are dying from acute illnesses.
D) Medical advances reduced mortality from chronic illnesses.
E) More people have an active lifestyle.
F) The birth rate is increasing rapidly.