After being given a series of tests by his physician, a 50-year-old gets a summary score ranking him at the 90th percentile, health-wise, for his age. What is a legitimate conclusion?
A) The measure tapped allostatic load.
B) This person's cognitive performance has declined more than the average adult his age.
C) This person is not taking care of his health.
D) This person has a job that requires little interaction with others.

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The 90th percentile ranking indicates that the individual is healthier than 90% of his peers, suggesting a low allostatic load, which is a measure of the cumulative burden of chronic stress and life events on the body's systems.

After Being Given a Series of Tests by His Physician