The Compression of Morbidity Hypothesis Says That

Multiple Choice

The compression of morbidity hypothesis says that

A) as we live longer the amount of time spent in illness and disability will also increase
B) humans will never live beyond a specified age and as that age is approaches health will steadily decline
C) older adults will remain fairly healthy until a certain age and then decline rapidly and die
D) illness and disabilities will become more frequent among younger and middle-aged adults as people live longer