In Australia, 13% of the population is 65 years old or older (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2010). During the past decades, the number and proportion of the population in this age group have increased rapidly in Australia. How can we reduce the impact of this on our health services?
a. Rationing health services to particular population groups on the basis of criteria such as age or a person's responsibility for their condition.
b. Allocating more resources to preventative health and screening.
c. Providing environments and policies that encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles, no matter their age.
d. All of the above.
e. Only b and c.
Answer: E
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