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... > social science subjects > health and social care > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > function and syndromes > instruments
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > function and syndromes > instruments
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > biology > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > function and syndromes > instruments
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > function and syndromes > instruments

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instruments  

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  • The average number of health conditions is 5.6 for a person age 70 years and older. With that in mind, it is important to conduct a complete clinical assessment as a guide to the care and management of senior patients. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Instruments]

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