The student learning about chronic disease and illness in the older population learns which facts about this situation? (Select all that apply. )
A) One in two adults,or more than 133,000 Americans,has a chronic condition.
B) Chronic disease is the leading cause of death in those over 65.
C) About 75% of medical costs each year are spent on managing chronic disease.
D) Formerly acute conditions are now manageable chronic diseases.
E) The focus of America's health care services is now on chronic illness
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