A community health nurse is conducting a presentation to hospital organizations related to health care spending. Which statement by the nurse best summarizes the share of total health spending by age group?

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Those 65 years and older make up 16% of the population but spend 36% in the total amount of health. The youngest group, those under 19 years, and those aged 35 to 44 years, spend 10%. The age group of 19 to 34 years are the second largest age group and spend 11% on health, which is slightly more than the youngest age group (under 19 years) and those aged 35 to 44 years.

A Community Health Nurse Is Conducting a Presentation to Hospital