Sara Is Describing Some Effects of the Twentieth-Century Life-Expectancy Revolution

question 140

Multiple Choice

Sara is describing some effects of the twentieth-century life-expectancy revolution.Which statement is NOT correct?

• A)"People today are unlikely to die of infectious diseases."
• B)"People today often live beyond the maximum lifespan."
• C)"People today expect to survive beyond youth."
• D)"People today are apt to die of heart disease and cancer."

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