Which Statement Is NOT a Valid Explanation for the Rising

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT a valid explanation for the rising cost of health care?

• A) Life expectancy has increased.
• B) More medical procedures are available to treat illness and disease.
• C) Families are getting larger.
• D) Technological advances, such as ultrasound, genetic screening, and chemotherapy, are very expensive.

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