Derek Is Studying Life Expectancy from a Global Perspective

question 27

Multiple Choice

Derek is studying life expectancy from a global perspective.Which of the following is NOT a key finding in his research?

• A) Infant mortality contributes to shorter life expectancy in low-income nations.
• B) The life expectancy in countries ranked highest on human development is 80 years.
• C) Life expectancy drops significantly in countries affected by HIV/AIDS.
• D) Average life expectancy has decreased by one-third in the past four decades.

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