Older adults are two to three times more likely to suffer from certain disorders than adults in their 20s and 30s. As such, incidence of several types of illnesses/causes of death rises geometrically (rather than arithmetically) throughout adulthood. Which of these diseases follows such a pattern?

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Heart disease, arthritis, and high blood pressure are all examples of diseases that tend to increase in incidence geometrically throughout adulthood. This is due to a variety of factors including age-related changes in the body, lifestyle factors, and genetics.

Older Adults Are Two to Three Times More Likely to Suffer