Determinants of Health Are the Underlying Causes of Illness and Wellness

Multiple Choice

Determinants of health are the underlying causes of illness and wellness. Which of the following describes the older adult who is likely to experience the best overall health and well-being?

A) Resides in assisted-living facility, watches television alone, uses herbal remedies, is underweight
B) Resides alone, was moved to a new city recently by the family for their convenience, has osteoarthritis
C) Has prostate cancer with metastasis to the lungs, is receiving radiation therapy, is wealthy, has a large family
D) Uses a wheelchair, has peripheral arterial disease, attends weekly baseball games with three friends