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Risk of injury in older adults: Who is most at risk?

  • A. "80-year-old with no fan or air conditioning."
  • B. "70-year-old with new dentures."
  • C. "68-year-old who can't taste salt in food."
  • D. "84-year-old who needs hearing aids."
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lack of cooling mechanisms in hot weather increases the risk of heat stroke in older adults.