All of the following are TRUE about older adults, EXCEPT they
A) should be regularly tested for glaucoma.
B) tend to have lower blood pressure.
C) have less ability to metabolize alcohol.
D) are more susceptible to foodborne illness.

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While regular testing for glaucoma and susceptibility to foodborne illness are important concerns for older adults, and older adults may have less ability to metabolize alcohol, it is not generally true that they tend to have lower blood pressure. In fact, high blood pressure is a common health concern among older adults.

All of the Following Are TRUE About Older Adults, EXCEPT