Question

what is true about preventative care as people get older? (1 point) adults have the same preventive care needs as those of adolescents. self - exams are not useful as older people cannot detect various cancers. older women need to be screened for breast cancer and osteoporosis. tests of blood and urine are no longer used because they are inaccurate.

Explanation:

As people age, their health - related risks change. Older women are at higher risk for breast cancer and osteoporosis, so screening for these conditions is important in preventive care. Adults have different preventive care needs than adolescents due to differences in development and health risks. Self - exams can be useful for older people in detecting some cancers. Blood and urine tests are still valuable diagnostic and preventive care tools.

Answer:

Older women need to be screened for breast cancer and osteoporosis.