Chronic illnesses begin to appear during middle adulthood;how does this affect the death rate during this period?

A) The death rate remains stable.
B) The death rate is about the same as that for young adults.
C) The death rate decreases.
D) The death rate increases.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life typically characterized as occuring between the ages of 40 and 65, marked by personal, professional, and familial achievements and challenges.

Chronic Illnesses

Long-term health conditions that are persistent or otherwise have lasting effects on an individual's well-being, such as diabetes or heart disease.

Death Rate

The ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year.