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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Emergency Care: Falls and Poisoning

Question 7 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B

How can advanced age increase the risk of falling?

Answer
A
Older people do not pay attention to where they are going.
B
Older people are more likely to spend time in dangerous locations.
C
Medical conditions like declining vision and brain function become more common as people age.
D
Bright lights can be disorienting for older people.

Explanation

As people age, conditions that affect balance, awareness, or the ability to see obstacles—such as declining vision or brain function—become more common. These changes can make falls more likely. The best answer is “Medical conditions like declining vision and brain function become more common as people age.”

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