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Mortality associated with small to moderate-sized burns in older adults remains high.

A.True
B.False

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Mortality is indeed high for older adults with small to moderate-sized burns due to their increased vulnerability and slower healing. This increased risk is linked to age-related factors, unlike high-income nations' typical mortality causes.

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The question is addressing the level of risk associated with mortality in older adults who experience small to moderate-sized burns.

The correct answer to whether the mortality associated with such burns in older adults remains high is A.True.

Older adults are more vulnerable to complications from burns due to factors such as thinner skin, chronic health conditions, and a potentially slower healing process.

In high-income nations, many deaths are linked to conditions like cancer, obesity, and mental illness, but not typically to the lack of clean water, which is a more common issue in low-income nations.

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