Which Statement Regarding Age as a Predisposing Factor is False

Question

Which statement regarding age as a predisposing factor is false?
A) Children and the elderly are more susceptible to disease due age.
B) This predisposing factor can be controlled by an individual.
C) As people live longer they become more susceptible to disease.
D) Children are more susceptible to diseases than adults because of their age.

Accepted Answer

The predisposing factor, age, cannot be controlled by the individual. A child is more susceptible to disease because their immune system is still developing. The elderly are more susceptible to disease because their body functions reduce as they get older. Neither of these instances can be controlled by an individual.